South African Journal of International Affairs
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SAJIA (est. 1993) is a leading South African journal publishing original and review articles on international relations involving and affecting Africa. Published by Taylor & Francis on behalf of the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA).
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Can digital technologies create new pathways to peace? The latest special issue of SAJIA explores how the Fourth Industrial Revolution is reshaping peace, conflict and diplomacy across Africa.
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New article (FREE): Lyal White and Annabel Dennison examine what lessons Milei’s reforms in Argentina offer for South African policymakers, contrasting Argentina’s ‘shock therapy’ approach with SA's developmental-state approach under Operation Vulindlela:
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October 6, 2026 at 7:40 AM
New article (FREE): Lyal White and Annabel Dennison examine what lessons Milei’s reforms in Argentina offer for South African policymakers, contrasting Argentina’s ‘shock therapy’ approach with SA's developmental-state approach under Operation Vulindlela:
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India's DPI initiatives in Africa should be tailored to local digital maturity, respecting partners' sovereignty and fostering genuine co-learning to avoid creating new technological dependencies, argue the authors of a new SAJIA article:
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September 28, 2026 at 7:40 AM
India's DPI initiatives in Africa should be tailored to local digital maturity, respecting partners' sovereignty and fostering genuine co-learning to avoid creating new technological dependencies, argue the authors of a new SAJIA article:
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Drawing on the #EndSARS and #BringBackOurGirls movements, Bakare argues that strengthening inclusive digital access and meaningful citizen participation is essential to realising the potential of ICT for peacebuilding and development:
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September 25, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Drawing on the #EndSARS and #BringBackOurGirls movements, Bakare argues that strengthening inclusive digital access and meaningful citizen participation is essential to realising the potential of ICT for peacebuilding and development:
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In their article, @svenbotha.bsky.social and Suzanne Graham identify key challenges and opportunities for strengthening Africa's response to the evolving counter-terrorism–technology nexus.
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September 23, 2026 at 8:45 AM
In their article, @svenbotha.bsky.social and Suzanne Graham identify key challenges and opportunities for strengthening Africa's response to the evolving counter-terrorism–technology nexus.
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@odionu.bsky.social argues that these community-led digital practices can strengthen legitimacy, social cohesion and everyday peace, highlighting the important role of local innovation in shaping digital pathways to peace in Africa.
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September 22, 2026 at 11:33 AM
@odionu.bsky.social argues that these community-led digital practices can strengthen legitimacy, social cohesion and everyday peace, highlighting the important role of local innovation in shaping digital pathways to peace in Africa.
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The digital practices of women traditional leaders should be integrated into South Africa's National Action Plan on Women Peace and Security, argues Cori Wielenga.
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September 21, 2026 at 1:54 PM
The digital practices of women traditional leaders should be integrated into South Africa's National Action Plan on Women Peace and Security, argues Cori Wielenga.
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🔔 New article alert: Dutta, Hazarika and Gogoi examine India's digital public infrastructure (DPI) diplomacy in Africa – the opportunities it offers for both African countries and India, and the model’s limitations.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM
🔔 New article alert: Dutta, Hazarika and Gogoi examine India's digital public infrastructure (DPI) diplomacy in Africa – the opportunities it offers for both African countries and India, and the model’s limitations.
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Digital tools are increasingly seen as part of the solution to conflict prevention and democratic resilience. But what happens when misinformation spreads faster than the tools designed to counter it? @michasiedu.bsky.social explores this in his article (free):
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September 17, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Digital tools are increasingly seen as part of the solution to conflict prevention and democratic resilience. But what happens when misinformation spreads faster than the tools designed to counter it? @michasiedu.bsky.social explores this in his article (free):
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@lesleyconnolly1.bsky.social and Samuel Igba argue that the central challenge facing peace and security actors is not whether to engage with digital technologies, but how to do so in ways that prioritise responsible use.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:25 AM
@lesleyconnolly1.bsky.social and Samuel Igba argue that the central challenge facing peace and security actors is not whether to engage with digital technologies, but how to do so in ways that prioritise responsible use.
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African leaders are exercising agency by strategically hedging between the great powers, argues Dare Leke Idowu. Read the full article for free:
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September 14, 2026 at 8:49 AM
African leaders are exercising agency by strategically hedging between the great powers, argues Dare Leke Idowu. Read the full article for free:
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The latest issue of SAJIA leads with this compelling article by Markus Kornprobst and Lauren Kook, which asks what kind of peace Africa should aim for in today's era of technological revolution:
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September 11, 2026 at 7:54 AM
The latest issue of SAJIA leads with this compelling article by Markus Kornprobst and Lauren Kook, which asks what kind of peace Africa should aim for in today's era of technological revolution:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Contributors to the current special issue of SAJIA examine both the risks and opportunities that new technologies present for peace in Africa.
Read the introduction and explore the full special issue here:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10220461.2026.2695733
Read the introduction and explore the full special issue here:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10220461.2026.2695733
September 9, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Contributors to the current special issue of SAJIA examine both the risks and opportunities that new technologies present for peace in Africa.
Read the introduction and explore the full special issue here:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10220461.2026.2695733
Read the introduction and explore the full special issue here:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10220461.2026.2695733
Beyond the research articles, the latest issue of the South African Journal of International Affairs includes five book reviews of recent works on digital peace, international relations, counter-terrorism and African politics. Explore the reviews: www.tandfonline.com/toc/rsaj20/3...
September 7, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Beyond the research articles, the latest issue of the South African Journal of International Affairs includes five book reviews of recent works on digital peace, international relations, counter-terrorism and African politics. Explore the reviews: www.tandfonline.com/toc/rsaj20/3...
Drawing on the #EndSARS and #BringBackOurGirls movements, Olukayode Bakare examines the role of digital technologies in peacebuilding and explores how ICT can strengthen citizen participation and influence government responses in Nigeria. Free to access:
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September 4, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Drawing on the #EndSARS and #BringBackOurGirls movements, Olukayode Bakare examines the role of digital technologies in peacebuilding and explores how ICT can strengthen citizen participation and influence government responses in Nigeria. Free to access:
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@svenbotha.bsky.social and Suzanne Graham assess whether the AU's counter-terrorism regime has kept pace with the growing role of technology in terrorism. While the AU recognises the challenge, significant policy and implementation gaps remain, they argue:
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September 2, 2026 at 10:28 AM
@svenbotha.bsky.social and Suzanne Graham assess whether the AU's counter-terrorism regime has kept pace with the growing role of technology in terrorism. While the AU recognises the challenge, significant policy and implementation gaps remain, they argue:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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@odionu.bsky.social examines how communities in SA and Kenya are repurposing digital technologies for peacebuilding. She argues that community-led adaptations of surveillance technologies can strengthen trust, legitimacy and social cohesion. FREE to read here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
September 2, 2026 at 8:15 AM
@odionu.bsky.social examines how communities in SA and Kenya are repurposing digital technologies for peacebuilding. She argues that community-led adaptations of surveillance technologies can strengthen trust, legitimacy and social cohesion. FREE to read here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
📣 The full special issue on 'Digital pathways to peace in Africa' is now FREE to read for a limited time. Read it here:
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September 2, 2026 at 7:40 AM
📣 The full special issue on 'Digital pathways to peace in Africa' is now FREE to read for a limited time. Read it here:
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@odionu.bsky.social examines how communities in SA and Kenya are repurposing digital technologies for peacebuilding. She argues that community-led adaptations of surveillance technologies can strengthen trust, legitimacy and social cohesion. FREE to read here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
August 31, 2026 at 9:17 AM
@odionu.bsky.social examines how communities in SA and Kenya are repurposing digital technologies for peacebuilding. She argues that community-led adaptations of surveillance technologies can strengthen trust, legitimacy and social cohesion. FREE to read here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Women traditional leaders in South Africa are using everyday digital technologies to build networks, share resources and strengthen grassroots peacebuilding. These local digital practices should be recognised within the WPS Agenda, argues Cori Wielenga:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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August 27, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Women traditional leaders in South Africa are using everyday digital technologies to build networks, share resources and strengthen grassroots peacebuilding. These local digital practices should be recognised within the WPS Agenda, argues Cori Wielenga:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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@michasiedu.bsky.social examines the contribution and limits of fact-checking in digital peacebuilding during Kenya's 2022 elections, and introduces the ‘timing trap’ framework. Find out more:
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August 25, 2026 at 8:39 AM
@michasiedu.bsky.social examines the contribution and limits of fact-checking in digital peacebuilding during Kenya's 2022 elections, and introduces the ‘timing trap’ framework. Find out more:
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What does peace mean in an environment of profound technological and societal transformation?
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SAJIA Special Issue Vol. 33.2: Digital Pathways to Peace in Africa
SAJIA 33.2 explores how digital technologies are reshaping peace, security, governance and diplomacy across Africa.
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August 24, 2026 at 7:22 AM
What does peace mean in an environment of profound technological and societal transformation?
➡️ Read more about the latest issue of the South African Journal of International Affairs on on the SAIIA website:
saiia.org.za/research/saj...
➡️ Read more about the latest issue of the South African Journal of International Affairs on on the SAIIA website:
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@lesleyconnolly1.bsky.social and Samuel Igba argue that digital technologies should be developed specifically for peace interventions, rather than making peace interventions adapt to existing technology.
Read the full article in a special issue of SAJIA: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Read the full article in a special issue of SAJIA: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
August 21, 2026 at 9:02 AM
@lesleyconnolly1.bsky.social and Samuel Igba argue that digital technologies should be developed specifically for peace interventions, rather than making peace interventions adapt to existing technology.
Read the full article in a special issue of SAJIA: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Read the full article in a special issue of SAJIA: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
In his article, Dare Leke Idowu argues that African leaders are exercising agency by strategically hedging between the US and China to secure outcomes that align with the continent's interests, domestic needs and financial realities.
Read it here (FREE): www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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August 19, 2026 at 7:49 AM
In his article, Dare Leke Idowu argues that African leaders are exercising agency by strategically hedging between the US and China to secure outcomes that align with the continent's interests, domestic needs and financial realities.
Read it here (FREE): www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Read it here (FREE): www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Drawing on decades of UN General Assembly resolutions, this article in the latest SAJIA special issue, by Markus Kornprobs and Lauren Kook, explores what a tech diplomatic peace for Africa could look like in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
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August 17, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Drawing on decades of UN General Assembly resolutions, this article in the latest SAJIA special issue, by Markus Kornprobs and Lauren Kook, explores what a tech diplomatic peace for Africa could look like in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Read it here (FREE):
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Read it here (FREE):
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Can digital technologies create new pathways to peace? The latest special issue of SAJIA explores how the Fourth Industrial Revolution is reshaping peace, conflict and diplomacy across Africa.
Read the introduction here (FREE): www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Read the introduction here (FREE): www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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August 13, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Can digital technologies create new pathways to peace? The latest special issue of SAJIA explores how the Fourth Industrial Revolution is reshaping peace, conflict and diplomacy across Africa.
Read the introduction here (FREE): www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@tandfresearch.bsky.social
Read the introduction here (FREE): www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@tandfresearch.bsky.social