What exactly is South Africa getting from its diplomatic dalliance with Russia and other BRICS states?
On Pretoria's seemingly rudderless foreign policy posture in Africa and beyond
I: No longer invited to the big party
Breaking with precedent, Japan did not invite South Africa to this year’s G7 Summit in Hiroshima (May 19-21, 2023). South Africa had recently emerged as a regular attendee and representative of African states at G7 summits. Inst…