Wits unveils new research centre to focus on US-Africa relations
The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has launched its second country-focused research centre, known as the African Centre for the Study of the US (Acsus). The new research hub seeks to provide a base for academics, policy makers and business to engage with the US. "This is the first African centre that will engage with other African countries, regional bodies and institutions to deepen our understanding of a major global power, build on existing partnerships with the US and improve the dialogue surrounding US-Africa relations," Prof Gilbert Khadiagala, Acsus director and head of the Wits international relations department. He was speaking on Saturday at the centre’s first event, the Africa-US Public Diplomacy conference. The event sought to provide the space for various US and South African officials and academics to brainstorm on the future of US-Africa relations. It was held in partnership with the University of Southern California, the Department of International Relations ...
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