Its rise and fall: The party that freed South Africa from apartheid has struggled to free itself from corruption

Dr. Irit Beck, a research fellow and one of the institute's founders, writes to "Haaretz" about the results of the elections in South Africa on May 29, 2024. Published on June 2, 2024

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The connection between South Africa's lawsuit at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the general elections in South Africa: Interview for Israel's Army Radio (Hebrew)

Listen to an interview on Israel's Army Radio by Shiri Fein-Grossman (in Hebrew), about elections worldwide and the connection to international relations. In particular about the connection between the elections in South Africa (May 29) and South Africa's appeal to the International Court of Justice

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South Africa taking up genocide charges against Israel is a political maneuver - opinion

While some have insisted that South Africa's decision is in keeping with its human rights-anchored foreign policy from the Mandela period, this is not true. Published by the Jerusalem Post, May 8, 2024

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The Hiloula in Morocco as a Faith-Based Diplomacy

The hiloulot held in Morocco in memory of the Jewish saints who lived and worked there continue to attract dozens and even hundreds of Jewish and Israeli believers, among them Moroccan Jews living in Israel and the diaspora, despite the war. Those who come from afar make their way by almost every possible means, from flights with layovers to long drives between remote cities and villages that are not easily accessible. Their choice to come to Morocco amid the current conflict is an act of faith, rooted in the long-standing tradition of visiting the graves of saints. In Morocco, it is well understood that while the political situation in the Middle East is sensitive, faith and tradition are much harder to shake, and they prove to be a more stable bridge between peoples, especially when political winds in the region are turbulent.

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Peace Talks on Sudan - i24NewsEnglish

The United States has invited the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to participate in ceasefire talks in Switzerland, starting on August 14. Here is our Shiri Fein Grossman on i24NEWS with Laura Cellier to discuss this recent development.

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