The ongoing BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, held from July 6 to 7, 2025, marks a historic turning point as the group meets for the first time under an expanded format
The 17th BRICS Summit, to be held in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro on Sunday and Monday, comes at a time of growing global volatility. Amid mounting geopolitical tensions and
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The post-Cold War order is unravelling. The global trading system and the multilateral order, painstakingly built after the Second World War, have been torn apart. What once stood as a framework for
More Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for threatening punitive tariffs on Brics nations, calling the move irresponsible and disrespectful. Speaking at the close of
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor We must, without doubt, congratulate another gathering of BRICS 2025, but this polished ceremony of rhetorical commitment masks a disquieting duplicity—a theatre of solidarity that often performs
More As the BRICS Summit takes place in Rio de Janeiro, the growing global weight of the bloc is clearer than ever. Comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and the newly admitted
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On July 5, 2025, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addressed the opening of the BRICS Business Forum in Rio de Janeiro, setting a confident and ambitious tone ahead of the ongoing
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The ongoing BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, held from July 6 to 7, 2025, marks a historic turning point as the group meets for the first time under an expanded format
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Editor’s note: This essay is based on excerpts from the full academic paper “The Latent Maritime Potential of BRICS+: A Time for Realignment” by the suthor, published in the Strategic Review for
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