🔒 South Africa’s Congo deployment: Rwanda showdown a risk
In a pivotal regional initiative, South Africa spearheads a 16-nation effort to address conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Many red flags in SA’s DRC deployment: R2 Billion, operational constraints, exit strategy, Rwanda – Prof Abel Esterhuyse
Prof Abel Esterhuyse from the Department of Strategic Studies at Stellenbosch has identified several red flags in SA’s DRC deployment
Christ, Khayyam and the paradoxes of peace: How hatred stems from religion and literature – Andrew Kenny
In reflecting on the turmoil of the past year, Andrew Kenny’s thoughts wandered to poignant excerpts from two distinct voices…
Israeli military action in Gaza forced hostage release deal
Reaching an outline for the release of hostages is a direct result of Israeli military action in the Gaza Strip…
Andreas Kluth: The stakes of the Niger coup – another step toward global conflict
As chaos unfolds in Niger following a recent coup, Andreas Kluth delves into the multifaceted implications of this event.
Wagner group: The mercenary menace ravaging Africa’s nations; and why no one has been able to stop them
Unleashing havoc across African nations, the notorious Russian mercenary group Wagner has become a source of concern and instability.
Tatiana Kebkalo: Mother. Wife. Lawyer… Sniper
One of Ukraine’s bravest snipers in its war with Russia is a 40-year-old mother of four young children. She is Tatiana Kebkalo (40) who is also an instructor in weapons handling, including anti-tank weapons, UAV training and military demolition.
🔒 Combating toxic work culture starts with conflict resolution
In fact, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released guidelines in October that directly address toxic workplaces.
Debunking a historical myth – Nicholas Lorimer
For most amateur historians of WWII, the greatest conflict in all history, our perspectives have been very much shaped by the losers and not the victors.
🔒 Xi Jinping’s Endgame: A China prepared for conflict with the U.S.
Militarily, Mr. Xi has reorganized the People’s Liberation Army, doubled its budget and begun work to enhance China’s nuclear arsenal. Beijing has said it’s merely responding to U.S. provocations, and that China’s rise is peaceful.