Africa
South Africa: Between Iran and a hard place (Donald Trump)
Pretoria is pursuing a delicate balancing act, trying to mend relations with Washington while embracing its enemies
February 03, 2026
Pretoria is pursuing a delicate balancing act, trying to mend relations with Washington while embracing its enemies
Against a backdrop of unpopular support for Israel, locals don't like James Holtsnider's meddling in tribal affairs
Even the shifting justifications could be resolved with diplomacy
Trump appears intent on starting another war on Tehran, this time with greater risk of regional chaos and nuclear proliferation
If, when and how is unclear. But the clock appears to be ticking.
As the US kicks up dirt in Venezuela, Iran, and Greenland, Beijing is choosing strategic patience over confrontation
