The advent of Jacob Zuma as president of South Africa has launched a debate over that country’s global role.  Foreign policy will never dominate South Africa’s national agenda in the face of slowing economic growth, broad social inequalities, and questions … Continue reading →

Nigeria and its international friends need to act urgently and concertedly to prevent another electoral disaster in 2011 Nigeria’s election reform process is faltering. The 2007 election was a disaster for the country, in more ways than one. Political manipulation by … Continue reading →