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David Adjaye and Living Architecture
Despite its aesthetic affectations, urban architecture is far from a politically-detached art form. The city, as an…
The ICC’s Quest for Accountability Continues
While international convention has allowed states to punish global piracy since antiquity, perpetrators of genocide…
South Africa’s Withdrawal from the ICC: A Potential…
On October 21st, 2016 South Africa decided to withdraw from the International Criminal Court following Burundi’s…
South Africa to Baltimore: The Place of Violence in…
In the fall of 2015, university students in South Africa protested the announcement of impending tuition fee hikes…
LGE 2016: Uncertainty Reigns as South Africa Enters New…
August 3rd was the day of the 2016 local government elections (LGE) in South Africa, marking a turning point in…
“Black Monday”: What China’s Economic…
On August 24th, or what is now being referred to as China’s “Black Monday”, the Shanghai Composite Exchange…
BRICS, Russia and Ukraine: Geopolitics, Solidarity,…
The 'BRICS', referring to the nations of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is a cooperative group…
Weekly Roundup: February 7
The beginning of a new month, and international politics never stop moving. MIR, as always, is on top of it.…
South Africa-Canada Relations: Benefit in Moving Closer,…
In May, Governor General David Johnston, led a Canadian delegation to South Africa. There, he warned and called…