At this critical juncture in world affairs, the general debate should have featured more solutions and better leadership.

The African Union (AU) will likely be admitted as a permanent member of the G20 at the latter’s summit in New Delhi this weekend. To date, the AU has only attended summits of the G20 – the world’s foremost club for addressing global issues – as a guest. The G20

Will an expanded BRICS precipitate a new international order, or collapse under the weight of its internal contradictions?

Although no single alternative to the dollar is likely, the shift away from a Western-led global order has begun.

Will the inclusion of six new members in BRICS last week strengthen multipolarity or bipolarity?

Democracy generally follows development, so Africa’s friends should focus on unlocking rapid growth through better governance.

Four global scenarios capturing all reasonable outcomes show why rapprochement between the West and China is vital.

The council was conceived in warfare – could that also bring reform, including adding a seat for Africa?

As global powers seek support for their competing worldviews, will Africa capitalise on its rising strategic value?

United Nations’ impotence over Ukraine makes the case for ending the power of five countries to determine global security.