Reminiscent of apartheid-era police brutality, the shootings will only serve to drive a wedge between the governing African National Congress (ANC) and the people, as it becomes increasingly out of touch with the needs of the poor.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Couchiching Institute’s Arab Spring Conference: Bringing a Human Approach to the Uprisings in the Middle East
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Welcome to the Club, Russia!
August 23 will be a big day for Russia, as it will finally become a full-fledged member of the World Trade Organisation, following an 18-year accession period.
The Regional Implications of Syria’s Refugee Crisis
As the refugees continue to flow across international borders, additional strain is being placed on scarce resources.
South Africa’s Time to Shine: Dlamini-Zuma Elected African Union Chair
On July 15, 2012 a major power shift took place on the African continent. Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, South African Minister for Home Affairs and formerly foreign minister was elected chairperson of the African Union Commission, beating out incumbent Jean Ping of Gabon and becoming the first female to lead the AU.
International Aid Frozen after Rwanda suspected of backing rebels in eastern DR Congo
After recent allegations that Rwanda has been backing rebels in eastern DRC, the Netherlands (€5million), the United Kingdom (€16million) and now Germany (€21million) have suspended some, or all of, their aid budgets to Rwanda.
China’s Bright Future in Canada
Following several trade missions to China and emphatic discussion of increasing investment opportunities, it appears that Canada and the Asian superpower have finally struck a deal.
China’s Maritime Policies: An Opportunity for Canada
China has once again fueled the regional fire that has characterized its relations with neighbouring states for the last several decades.
Knocking on Bashar’s Door
With Syrian rebels battling government forces in the capital Damascus and the confirmed death of at least three of Assad’s inner circle, is the conflict coming to an end?
From Security to Development: the Evolution of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
The SCO’s largely security driven agenda has given rise to speculation that the organization has evolved as a counterbalance to NATO in the East.