Geopolitics Disguised as Trade: Trump, India, and the Future of BRICS
By Bafana Phalane The world is entering a new era of economic warfare, but it is cloaked in the language of tariffs, trade, and treaties. The U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to global economics is not simply a matter of balancing trade deficits, it is a geopolitical strategy aimed at reshaping the world order. Central…
Geza, Tagwirei, Chiwenga, and Zimbabwe’s Succession Politics: A Week of Political Upheaval
By Bafana Phalane Zimbabwe witnessed yet another politically charged week, beginning with war veteran Blessed Geza’s grandstanding against President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the ruling ZANU-PF party. What was initially meant to be a large-scale national protest calling for Mnangagwa’s resignation turned into a de facto shutdown, as Zimbabweans opted to stay indoors rather than face…
South Africa and the United States: Rising Tensions in a Changing Global Order
By Bafana Phalane The diplomatic rift between South Africa and the United States has escalated dramatically in recent days, following the Trump administration’s expulsion of South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. This move marks a significant shift in relations between Pretoria and Washington, raising questions about the true motivations behind America’s hostility toward South Africa. The…