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international-politics1 year ago

"South Africa Faces New Political Landscape After ANC's Historic Defeat"

South Africa's African National Congress has lost its three-decade dominance, necessitating a coalition government. This shift comes as South Africa takes a prominent role on the global stage, challenging Israel over Gaza at the International Court of Justice and preparing to assume the G20 presidency. The new coalition will need to navigate differing stances on international issues, including its historic ties with Russia and its position on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

international-relations2 years ago

"India's Challenging G20 Presidency: East-West Polarization and North-South Divide"

India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, described India's G20 Presidency as challenging due to the pronounced East-West divide and deep North-South disparities. Despite these challenges, India was determined to uphold the core objectives of fostering global growth and development. Jaishankar highlighted the impact of geopolitical rivalries on basic necessities for many nations in the Global South, such as affordable access to food, fertilizers, and energy. He emphasized the need for South-South cooperation and addressed the "India-UN for Global South: Delivering for Development" event in New York.