Eskom, infrastructure collapse, war in the Middle East: the list goes on, with only sport providing relief. But next year’s elections bring a ray of hope.
The Russia Maritime Studies Institute strives to develop a clear understanding of the factors shaping Russia’s approach to maritime issues, military development and foreign policy actions.
Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Thandi Modise, says she is confident that the multinational maritime exercise between South Africa, Russia and China that will take place over a 10-day period will benefit all three participating nations.
The joint military drills, however, appear to have put SA in the crosshairs of the Republicans in congress as they criticised SA’s growing relations with China and Russia and accused this of undermining US-SA bilateral relations and agreements.