By Mirna Fahmy
The conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has birthed a hybrid model of war where bits and bytes are as lethal as bombs. In this environment, private tech companies have evolved from mere service providers into digital shields. These shields allow modern economies to absorb shocks...
China recently pledged to expand military support to Somalia in its fight against al-Shabaab militants. Beijing has promised equipment, training and closer security cooperation with Mogadishu. This marks a shift from China’s traditionally cautious and small presence in the country. Brendon J. Cannon has researched how external powers – including China...
*By Thobile Jiwulane
China’s President Xi Jinping has added his voice to international efforts aimed at ending the war in the Persian Gulf, urging peace, stability, and adherence to international...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) hosted the embassies of Ukraine and Norway, as well as the delegation of the European Union (EU), in order...
By Dikeledi Molobela
Government has taken a significant step to bolster national security and intelligence integration with the official launch of the National Centre for Intelligence Coordination (NCIC), a move aimed at enhancing the country’s ability to anticipate, detect and neutralise evolving threats.
Speaking at the official launch on Tuesday, Minister...
By Mirna Fahmy
The conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has birthed a hybrid model of war where bits and bytes are as lethal as bombs. In this environment, private tech companies have evolved from mere service providers into digital shields. These shields allow...
China recently pledged to expand military support to Somalia in its fight against al-Shabaab militants. Beijing has promised equipment, training and closer security cooperation with Mogadishu. This marks a shift from China’s traditionally cautious...
The global geoeconomic volatility wrought by the second Donald Trump US presidency and hostilities in the Middle East make the shift in China’s Africa strategy even more important for China and...
By Virginia Keppler-Young
Referring to himself as an authentic product from Taiwan, Representative Oliver Liao, a career diplomat of the Republic of China (Taiwan), not only presented authentic Taiwanese dishes, but he is a pro at flipping an oyster omelette.
And he definitely knows how to make the tastiest Bubble tea,...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed two new judges to the constitutional court as this is being regarded as a big step...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
The newly elected leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) Geordin Hill-Lewis gave his first press conference today in order to discuss...
