To deal with Trump, take a dose of realpolitik

Transactional Trump era demands we refine our approach to world affairs in a way that puts SA and its people first, while not compromising our principles

26 January 2025 - 00:00 By Sunday Times Editorial

On the day of his inauguration President Donald Trump signed 25 executive orders, reversing many of the executive actions taken under his predecessor Joe Biden...

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