Opinion Pieces
The world’s divided future
As global upheavals change the world as we know it, four scenarios reveal the impacts on our long-term future.
Africa can achieve prosperity, but there are no quick fixes
A new Institute for Security Studies website provides data-driven pathways to improving income levels and reducing poverty.
Zelensky’s adapt or die message should spur Security Council reform
United Nations’ impotence over Ukraine makes the case for ending the power of five countries to determine global security.
Africa holds the answers to Europe’s wartime energy crisis
Europe needs to swap its dependence on fossil energy from Russia with renewables from Africa.
South Africa’s future is tied to ANC leadership and election battles
The country could be on the cusp of major political change – but the ANC is likely to remain dominant.
“Jakkie Cilliers has a deep knowledge of Africa’s current development dynamics, theoretically and practically. His writings always provide extremely useful insights on the possible futures of our continent.”
Dr Ibrahim Mayaki
CEO of the African Union Development Agency-Nepad