New Players on the Bloc: Is BRICS+ a Critical Challenge?

The recent BRICS+ summit in Kazan, Russia, was attended by representatives from 32 countries, with 24 heads of state present. The summit was not only a major diplomatic event for Russia but also underscored a growing push by nations in the Global South to seek alternatives to Western-dominated institutions. The expansion of BRICS to BRICS+ […]

Decoding Africa’s Interest in BRICS

From 22 to 24 October, Russia hosted the 16th annual BRICS Summit in Kazan under the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security.” Attended by 36 country leaders along with the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, the event’s success underscored a growing interest in multilateralism led by Global South. This success is also evident […]

BRICS’ Potential Cannot Be Ignored

The BRICS-Asean partnership contains immense potential that cannot be ignored, says Institute of Strategic Analysis and Policy Research (Insap) chairman Datuk Dr Pamela Yong. With about 45% of the global population living in BRICS and Asean nations, Dr Yong said the partnership not only forms a huge market but also contributes to global growth and […]

Latin American Prospects for BRICS

The BRICS Summit held in Kazan from October 22–24, 2024, brought attention to several defining factors regarding Latin American countries that will be important for the continent’s political and economic development in the near term. With the admission of two countries from this region as associate members of the bloc, the Latin American presence in […]

BRICS Expansion a Boon for ASEAN

Indonesia’s formal application to join BRICS, confirmed recently by Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Roy Soemirat, highlights the bloc’s increasing appeal among emerging economies. In the 15 years since its first summit in Yekaterinburg, Russia, BRICS has overcome huge internal differences and external challenges to play a vital role in global trade, development, investment […]

Arctic: The Next Frontier in India-Russia Relations

In a meeting in New Delhi, Indian officials and their Russian counterparts discussed, among others, collaboration on the training of Indian sailors for polar navigation, joint shipbuilding projects, and the development of the Northern Sea Route (NSR). For this, Indian stakeholders will collaborate with Rosatom, Russia’s state nuclear energy corporation specialising in high-tech nuclear products. […]

BRICS and the US Dollar: A New Era in Global Trade

Around 40% of Turkey’s annual natural gas demand of 56 billion cubic metres is supplied by Russia. However, payment disruptions caused by the Ukraine war and US sanctions have created significant risks for Turkey’s energy security, making the search for alternative supply routes a necessity. Despite US sanctions on Iran, Turkey has been able to […]

Greater BRICS Represents Equitable Development, not Hegemony

How should “Greater BRICS” be understood? In the future, what role is BRICS expected to play, in terms of world governance and safeguarding the common interests of emerging market countries and developing countries? The Global Times (GT) invited experts from countries that are either members of BRICS or interested in researching this grouping to share […]

BRICS: Balancing Global Opportunities, Challenges

Malaysia, a fast-growing Southeast Asian nation, has often sought to balance maintaining good relations with Western nations while fostering deeper connections with emerging economies. One avenue Malaysia is considering is closer engagement with BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), a bloc of rapidly developing economies. This exploration reflects Malaysia’s desire to strengthen its […]

Interview: Why Chinese Brands Become Sales Leaders in Russia

In recent years , Chinese cars have rapidly gained a foothold in the Russian market, steadily replacing many Western brands. Today, Chinese manufacturers hold a significant share of sales , offering Russian consumers a wide selection of models tailored to local conditions and needs. What are the main reasons behind the growing popularity of Chinese […]

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