Tag: Trump
Musk and Trump’s Broken Alliance: What’s next for South Africa?
By Bafana Phalane In a dramatic twist of global politics, the once solid alliance between tech billionaire Elon Musk and the U.S. President Donald Trump has shattered, sending ripples far beyond American borders and into the heart of South Africa. What began as a seemingly strategic partnership turned sour over policy disagreements and economic interests,…
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…
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…
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