NOT THE DELUGE, BUT THE OASIS
Before the world descends into a maelstrom of total war, from which human civilization itself may not emerge, a different path must needs be taken. This Tuesday, May 26, the United Nations will convene the session, “Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System.” sponsored by the United […]
SOUTH AFRICA’S STATEMENT AT THE UNITED NATIONS MEETING ON VENEZUELA
“Integral to the maintenance of international peace and security since the establishment of the United Nations is the understanding that no nation can claim to be legally or morally superior to another. We are all nations born out of different histories and contexts ascribing to the common values and principles enshrined in the Charter of […]
THE DETERIORATING US-EU RELATIONS HERALDS THE DAWN OF A NEW INTERNATIONAL WORLD ORDER
The flurry of geopolitical activities, and the turbo-charged speed at which the reconfiguration of the international world order is taking place, signals the demise of Europe as a sphere of significant influence in world politics. In the same vein, the rapid changes in international relations are characterized by the reawakening of the Global South as […]
OPENING OF THE AZIZ PAHAD INAUGURAL ANNUAL PEACE, SECURITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE
Speech Delivered by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola, under the theme: Constitutionalism as the Foundation of Nation Building and Social Cohesion: A Reflection of 30 Years of Freedom, Equity and Justice in a Post Apartheid South Africa. “As we gather here today and this moment in history, we must guard against the […]
RUSSIA’S FOREIGN MINISTER LAVROV REFLECTS ON RUSSIAN DIPLOMACY IN 2024
VETERAN RUSSIAN TOP DIPLOMAT SERGEY LAVROV RESPONDED TO A VARIETY OF QUESTIONS FROM THE MEDIA. BELOW IS A SELECTION OF HIS POINTED ANSWERS: ON THE WEST: “The West is intoxicated by its perceived “greatness,” its impunity* , and its self-endowed authority to dictate the destinies of peoples worldwide. This reflects arrogance and a disdainful attitude […]
CEASE-FIRE DEAL BETWEEN ISRAEL AND LEBANON
The Government of the Republic of South Africa welcomes the brokered cease-fire agreement between Israel and Lebanon that took effect on 27 November 2024. This vital act of de-escalation underscores the supremacy of diplomacy and significantly mitigates the human suffering caused by indiscriminate attacks on civilian infrastructure. South Africa calls on all parties to fully […]
THE ILLUSION OF REFORM: EXPOSING THE USA’S HOLLOW SUPPORT FOR AFRICA’S PERMANENT SEATS IN THE UNSC
By Sikho Matiwane The debate over reforming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has gained momentum in recent years, with widespread recognition that Africa deserves greater representation. Among the most prominent proposals is the call to add two permanent seats for African nations, a move that has garnered apparent support from global powers, including the […]