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Political shifts in South Africa following introduction of coalition government

South Africa has entered a new political era as the ANC loses its parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994, forming a historic coalition government with the Democratic Alliance. This shift emphasizes negotiation, compromise, and multiparty consensus, reshaping domestic policy on land reform, economic inclusion, and social inequality. The coalition also complicates foreign policy, with internal ideological divisions affecting relations with the US, BRICS, and regional actors. Stability and effectiveness will depend on sustained collaboration amid domestic and geopolitical pressures.

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The Big Beautiful Bill: Domestic Vision, Global Ripples

Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” passed on July 4, 2025, delivers sweeping tax cuts and boosts defense and immigration enforcement, but faces sharp criticism over its impact on debt and social safety nets. While the administration touts economic benefits, the bill reallocates Medicaid and SNAP funding to states and imposes new work requirements. Internationally, Trump’s tariff strategy—especially on countries like South Africa—raises economic uncertainty. The bill marks a bold, polarising vision with far-reaching domestic and global implications.

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Fortress America Returns: What Allies Must Understand About Trump’s Signature Domestic Policy Push

As President Trump’s second term advances, his signature domestic agenda, the America First Reindustrialization Act, signals a sweeping shift in U.S. economic and strategic policy. Blending nationalism, industrial revival, and security, the act redefines global alliances, challenges trade norms, and aims for economic disentanglement from China. For allies, understanding and adapting to this new U.S. posture is not optional, it’s imperative for navigating a more transactional and strategically assertive America.

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Technology Regulation and Competition in the European Union – A Balancing Act

As the potential for large gains from competitive technology has increased through the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, the European Union has struggled to perform at the same level as global tech leaders such as the United States and China. The EU despite its regulatory advances, however find itself to be on the lower end of the leaderboard in the global tech race.

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DeepSeek AI: Implications for Data Centers, Energy Infrastructure, and the Global AI Ecosystem

DeepSeek’s rise underscores China’s increasing influence in the AI sector, raising geopolitical questions about global technology dominance. Despite U.S. export restrictions on advanced AI chips, DeepSeek has achieved a technological breakthrough. This challenges the efficacy of these measures and raises concerns about the shifting balance of power

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