Unity or Divergence? The Challenges Facing BRICS+ in the Global Arena
BRICS+ refers to the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), along with several other emerging economies expressing interest in joining. As a…
The Ongoing Trade Dispute Between Turkey and China Over Electric Vehicle Tariffs in the WTO
In October 2024, China initiated a trade dispute with Turkey at the World Trade Organization (WTO), marking the latest development in rising tensions over international…
BRICS+ and Africa’s Next Chapter Begins
The 16th BRICS+ summit in Kazan, capital of Tatarstan, with Egypt and Ethiopia participating for the first time, has opened a distinctive chapter for Africa,…
Mackinder and Mahan: Geopolitics of BRI in South Asia
Geopolitics is incessantly at play within International relations, but its key functioning and presence is evident from China’s various geo-political endeavors. Belt and Road Initiative…
The Kazan Declaration and BRICS: Redefining Global Power Dynamics
The 16th BRICS Summit, held in Kazan, Russia, marked a turning point in the global order, with the Kazan Declaration serving as a powerful statement…
Privatization of Space: Analyzing India’s Stand
The significance of space is pervasive and intricately woven into every aspect of our existence in this age of digitisation, growing technological innovation such as…
South Asian Diplomacy and Non-Western International Organizations
The growing influence of non-Western international organizations is a phenomenon that characterizes modern world politics. The rise in influence, power, and attractiveness of non-Western powers…
What does the G20 represent to Brazil?
The G20 Leaders’ Summit is scheduled to take place on November 18 and 19 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Nearly a month away from the…
BRICS to BRICSTANS: New Global Prosperity Wisdom
New Wisdom: How can BRICS lead today’s largest economic group of nations, with the largest populations, lands, resources, and intricate ethno-diversity, on a new path…
Unlocking Soft Power Potential: Kazakhstan’s Creative Economy as a Tool to Global Recognition
In the 2024 Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index, Kazakhstan ranked 80th, demonstrating a significant level of soft power influence. In contrast, other Central Asian…
Indonesia Could Strengthen the Common Voice of Emerging Economies via BRICS
Asian-Pacific countries are racing for the historic ascension unto BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), but Indonesia has categorically declined to broker its…
China’s Global Civilization Initiative: A Backing for BRI in a Divided World?
“All civilizations created by human society are splendid. They are where each country’s modernization drive draws its strength and where its unique features come from.”…
China’s Strategy for the Middle East leaves it Facing Several Difficult Dilemmas
Until the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 last year, an Israel-China trade relationship, particularly across sectors like advanced technology, seemed to be fast…
Asset Price Boom and Turkey’s Illusion of Prosperity
In 2023, Turkey emerged as the frontrunner in the surge of ultra-rich people worldwide, according to a report by Knight Frank, a U.K.-based real estate…
Sudan’s Struggle with Economic Development from Natural Resources
Sudan, a country with immense natural resource wealth, has faced long-standing struggles in utilizing its economic potential due to a combination of geographical challenges, political…
Africa’s Development Uncertainty – Modern Diplomacy
In this insightful interview, Architect Eric Eyutchae, National Vice President of Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF), an Enugu-based socio-political organization which focuses on the development of…
Europe, brace for a potential Trump return to the White House
There was once a day when the U.S.’s close alliance with Europe, enshrined in NATO, rested on the importance of a collective commitment to democratic…
Some Takeaways From BRICS Business Council Forum
Russia hosted the BRICS+ Business Council Forum 2024 which primarily seeks to build an alternative economic world. The BRICS association comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China…
Why Are African States Joining BRICS?
Geopolitical changes and the reconfiguration of economic architecture towards the Global South, under the rapidly-growing influence of BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa)…
Concluded the 23rd SCO summit in Islamabad
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for investing in the region’s collective capacity for connectivity as he chaired the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in…