Philani Mthembu

Reflections on the contemporary dynamics of global governance and multilateralism prior to the US T20 and G20 Summits, and the importance of regional cooperation for Africa in a changing geopolitical landscape. Full interview here youtube.com/watch?v=hZqRCT…
#G20 #Multilateralism

A good engagement with colleagues from the @_AfricanUnion Commission (AUC), the @APRMorg (APRM), and participants from across the African continent on South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSC). #Agenda2063 #SDGs #SouthSouthCooperation

The Bosphorus, a natural strait and globally significant waterway in Türkiye that straddles Istanbul, connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara and forming one of the continental boundaries between Asia and Europe.#Istanbul #Türkiye #Geopolitics #Bosphorus #Geoeconomics

Through the streets of Istanbul, Türkiye where East meets West. In search of ancient architecture, local teas, markets, & Turkish Delight prior to discussions with the International Crisis Group on the dynamics of peace in an era of hard power. #Istanbul #Türkiye #Dialogue

A beautiful evening of music as the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra performed with the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, joined by Pumeza Matshikiza (soprano), Musa Ngqungwana (bass-baritone), and conducted by Jean-Claude Picard at the Linder Auditorium. #Music #Art #Culture