This Week at ISN

28 May - 01 June 2012 Following on from last weeks focus upon West Africa, we now turn to another part of the African continent that is attempting to overcome aspects of its not so distant past in order to confront a rapidly changing international system. This week, we consider whether the end of apartheid and rise of the global 'South' can potentially allow Southern Africa to become a zone of distinct geopolitical significance.

Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Under the Influence?
28 May 2012 / ISN Special Feature

South Africa needs to balance welcoming foreign investment especially from China with acting to safeguard its status as a hegemon in Southern Africa, writes Sven Grimm. More Rainbow Nations or Shades of Grey?
29 May 2012 / ISN Podcast

Despite the end of Apartheid, South Africa continues to experience xenophobia and ethnic violence. The CSVR's Delphine Serumaga outlines what these problems mean for the regional dynamics of Southern Africa. More HIV/AIDS and Security in Southern Africa
30 May 2012 / ISN Special Feature

Not only do HIV/AIDS infection rates remain high across Southern Africa, they continue to shape the regions security dynamics. Is humanitarian intervention contributing to the problem or not? More South Africa: Regional Kingpin?
31 May 2012 / ISN Special Feature

South Africa is the undoubted social, economic and geopolitical powerhouse of the southern cone of Africa. Yet its unique regional perspective on power is currently more concerned with global than regional dynamics. More Southern Africa's 'Defense Community' Now You See It, Now You Don't
01 June 2012 / ISN Special Feature

South Africas prime geographical location and emerging power status necessitates a robust defense community. Yet, historical memory and a lack of strategic direction from Pretoria continue to compromise the nations development, writes Ian Shields. More

Security Watch
China Prepares for Future South African Government
28 May 2012

STRATFOR examines how tribal affinities are likely to impact upon Beijing's policies toward South Africa. More Regional Governance of Migration and Social Policy in Africa
29 May 2012

More coherent migration policies may help to advance African regional integration and offer protection to both migrants and residents, writes Katja Hujo. More Mixed Progress in Angola After Ten Years of Peace
30 May 2012

When stunned Angolans picked up their copies of Jornal de Angola in February 2002 to see the bullet-riddled body of UNITA rebel leader Jonas Savimbi, many immediately knew that the long years of war were over, writes Nicholas Shaxson. More The Threat of HIV/AIDS to the South African Armed Forces
31 May 2012

Lindy Heinecken analyzes how high levels of HIV/AIDS infection impact upon the South African National Defence Force's ability to recruit new personnel and deploy troops. More Intrusive Measures Employed by the SA Intelligence Service are Violating the Right to Privacy
01 June 2012

South Africa's review of its intelligence laws and security agencies is raising concerns regarding the possible impact upon privacy, write Shireen Mukadam and Tamlynne Meyer. More

ISN Blog
China's Peaceful Return to Africa?
28 May 2012

Xenia de Graaf analyzes recent developments in Sino-African relations. More ICC's Ocampo Seeks New Charges in DRC
29 May 2012

As eastern DRC experiences an upsurge in violence, Mlanie Gouby and Simon Jennings of the IWPR consider whether international criminal prosecution really deters ethnic violence and atrocities. More LRA Commander, Caesar Achellam, "Captured" some (Mostly Skeptical) Thoughts
30 May 2012

The Ugandan Armys recent capture of a top LRA commander has prompted speculation that its leader Joseph Kony will be next. Justice in Conflicts Mark Kersten thinks otherwise. More Brazil: Questions Surrounding Rio's 'Pacifying Police' Units
30 May 2012

Thiana Biondo looks at issues surrounding the state government of Rio de Janeiro's strategy to establish permanent police units in favelas as a method to tackle crime and promote social policies. More The GBCHealth Conference: Public-Private Partnerships for Stronger Global Health?
31 May 2012

The GBCHealth Alliance advocates public-private partnerships to achieve health-related Millennium Development Goals, but Julia Robinson asks if the quest for profits is compatible with this flagship UN program. More Occupy Descends On Chicago
01 June 2012

Reporting from the most recent NATO summit in Chicago, Chrisella Sagers writes that Occupy is at a crossroads. What measures the movement choses to promote its vision for the world might determine whether it will fail or succeed. More

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