Tensions continue to simmer between Washington in the US and the South African government. This as the Will for Peace 2026 maritime exercise officially launched over the past weekend. This year's week long naval exercises are led by the People's Republic of China, with South Africa acting as host nation. The collaborative action by BRICS countries has however hit a snag with Iran and India both pulling out of naval activities. This follows recent geopolitical tensions where the US threatened 'serious military action against Iran. For an in-depth analysis and chat on this Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Steven Gruzd, Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at the South African Institute of International Affairs..