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Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 2, 2018
North Korea seeks a way out
Kim Jong Un has announced that he is willing to enter into diplomatic discussions with South Korea in a bid to send a delegation to the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 1, 2018
The fruits of war
In the recent months, both the US and North Korea have increasingly broached the possibility of war, especially nuclear war. In a televised address for New Year’s Eve, North Korean head, Kim Jong Un..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 1, 2018
North Korea behind WannaCry?
The US administration has stated that the potent WannaCry ransomware attack of 2017 was engineered by players in North Korea. The isolated nation in the past has been accused of similar crimes and..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 30, 2017
Cyril Ramaphosa chosen to lead ANC
With President Jacob Zuma forced out of the leadership of his own ruling party, it falls to the new leader Cyril Ramaphosa to lead the uphill battle of restoring the public trust in the party and..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 30, 2017
China’s strategic move in Grenada
China is currently providing strategic assistance to the government of Grenada, a small island state near United States. Chinese authorities on a national development plan for the island to..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 30, 2017
World condemns the US decision
Despite veiled threats from the US, 128 members voted in favor of the resolution condemning and rejecting US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 30, 2017
Expediting peace in Syria
The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura has spoken to the UN Security Council and revealed that the UN will now propose to Syria’s warring parties a timeline for..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 30, 2017
EU to rebuke Poland
In a rare move, the European Union is widely expected to use Article 7 to punish Poland. The extraordinary step comes as Polish government has backed reforms that are said to be a threat to the..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 28, 2017
US threatens ‘take names’
The US ambassador to the UN warned the international community of serious repercussions ahead of the General Assembly session to debate US’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 28, 2017
Boris Johnson to warn Russia
UK Foreign Minister, Boris Johnson, who is on an official visit to Moscow is set to warn Russian authorities against meddling in elections in the UK. He is the first Foreign Secretary from the..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 25, 2017
Russia takes on larger role
Russia has volunteered to become an “honest mediator” in the ongoing peace talks between Palestine and Israel. Historically, it has been the US that has played the mediator between..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 25, 2017
Political instability in Afghanistan
Jamayat-E-Islami, one of the main political parties’ part of the Afghanistan government, has stated that it is likely to withdraw its support from the government.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 21, 2017
India China Blockchain Stack 1+1= 11
In our analog world, ‘soft power’ diplomacy challenged traditional ‘hard power’ assumptions where ‘geography is destiny’. In the digital world, topology, not geography..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 19, 2017
Reimagining Europe
Brexit and Alt-right are living proof that virulently nativist politics can find their way into the mainstream and can deal a severe blow to the global order within the confines of the..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 18, 2017
Solving African health crises
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Africa has revealed that the biggest challenge preventing quality healthcare from existing..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 18, 2017
China and Russia seek to strengthen ties
Over the last three decades, the two nations have grown increasingly close, with the Chinese ambassador to Russia referring to their official ties as being among the..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 16, 2017
Violence in Jerusalem
Tens of thousands in Middle East have continued to protest US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s one true capital. The violence has resulted..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 16, 2017
Mattis doubts North Korean threat
During a press briefing US Secretary of State, James Mattis reiterated his belief that, despite the claims being made by the North Korean leadership, their ability to..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 15, 2017
Eurozone to grow 2.4%
The Eurozone economy is expected to grow at 2.4% this year. The estimates were released by zhe European Central Bank (ECB) which revised and raised the growth..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 15, 2017
The precipice of war
North Korea has threatened an all-out nuclear war if the US ever imposes a maritime blockade on the region. The relationship between the US and North Korea has..