Official page of the Institute for Global Dialogue, an independent foreign policy think tank dedicated to analysis of SA and Africa in the international milieu.
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As traditional powers confront internal instability & external pressures, middle powers have an opportunity to shape the emerging global order. igd.org.za/url=https://igd.o… #MiddlePowers
These actors, South Africa among them, are called to balance the interests of developed & emerging economies. igd.org.za/url=https://igd.o… #SouthAfrica #MiddlePowers #Geopolitics #Multilateralism #ForeignPolicy
Based on a closed workshop during SA's G20 Presidency, the following report by @arinamuresan unpacks the role of South Africa & middle powers in navigating a changing geopolitical landscape. igd.org.za/url=https://igd.o… #MiddlePowers #Geopolitics #Multilateralism #ForeignPolicy
In the following analysis, @AshrafP48760077 argues that a cursory reading of the G20 USA Finance communique reveals a series of half-truths, inconvenience and an agenda designed mainly for the US. #G20 #USA #G20Finance #Debt
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More concerning is the marginalising and erasure of the Global South agenda. The meeting took place as the US National Debt topped $40 trillion. #G20 #USA #G20Finance #Debt igd.org.za/2026/09/24/g20-te…
Africa was largely absent from the first Race to the Moon. But it has an opportunity to help shape the next one, and that race is already underway. #Africa #Space #MoonRace #Technology
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As the US, China, and private companies accelerate plans for a sustained lunar presence, @scottfirsing asks what role will Africa play? #Africa #Space #MoonRace #Technology igd.org.za/2026/09/23/africa…
Impressions from our Public Dialogue, South Africa in the World 2026, hosted in partnership with the @FES_SouthAfrica
#SouthAfricaInTheWorld #ForeignPolicy #GlobalGovernance #Multilateralism #InternationalRelations
The dialogue critically assessed the major challenges and opportunities shaping South Africa’s foreign policy and explored options for strengthening its role in Africa and the world.
#SouthAfricaInTheWorld #ForeignPolicy #GlobalGovernance #Multilateralism #InternationalRelations
Look out for the forthcoming policy brief on South Africa in the World, examining the dynamics of Middle Powers in a changing international landscape.
#SouthAfricaInTheWorld #ForeignPolicy #GlobalGovernance #Multilateralism #InternationalRelations
Recording | South Africa in the World 2026
The @IGD_SA and @FES_SouthAfrica recently hosted a public dialogue that sought to critically assess major foreign policy challenges and opportunities facing South Africa. #SouthAfricaInTheWorld #ForeignPolicy
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Recording | South Africa in the World 2026
The public dialogue sought to identify policy options to strengthen South Africa's diplomatic influence in an increasingly complex international environment. #SouthAfricaInTheWorld #ForeignPolicy #GlobalGovernance
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Public Dialogue | South Africa in the World 2026
What role should South Africa play in an increasingly complex and contested world?
Join the conversation.
#SouthAfricaInTheWorld #ForeignPolicy #GlobalGovernance #Multilateralism #InternationalRelations
Impressions from our workshop on 'The Role of Non-State Actors in Governance: Enhancing South Africa's International Agency', which was co-hosted with the University of Johannesburg and Nottingham Trent University. #NonStateActors #GlobalGovernance #SouthAfrica #AfricanAgency
The workshop brought researchers exploring the role of non-state actors in shaping governance, offering a timely discussion on the role of non-state actors in shaping South Africa's place in the emerging international order. #NonStateActors #SouthAfrica #ForeignPolicy
As Europe faces its hottest summer on record, with thousands having died tragically, leading scientists have drawn the link to climate change.
#Heatwave #Wildfires #Europe #ClimateChange
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The latest heatwave in Europe has reached astronomic proportions. Ashraf Patel analyses the dynamics and broader implications. #Heatwave #Wildfires #Europe #ClimateChange igd.org.za/2026/07/31/wildfi…
The creation of secure, transparent supply chains for minerals is essential to the global energy transition and high-tech manufacturing. #BRICS #CriticalMinerals #EnergyTransition
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As part of India's BRICS Presidency, @M_Philani joins the following discussion on how BRICS can support investments & fill the infrastructure gaps important for the development of critical minerals supply chains. #BRICS #CriticalMinerals #EnergyTransition youtube.com/watch?v=9eZllhIO…