The international system is undergoing a period of structural change in which technology, geopolitical competition and the shifting economic centre of gravity are interacting to weaken established patterns of Western dominance, according
The world we live in is changing fast. The international order, long defined by well-established rules and norms, faces unprecedented challenges. Some of these norms are outdated, easily abused by the powerful,
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The role of nuclear power in the world’s energy mix has long been a topic of intense debate among experts, politicians and business leaders. In the mid-20th century, it was seen as
More The BRICS group of emerging economies marked the start of 2025 with significant expansions. On January 1, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Cuba, Bolivia, and Uganda became BRICS partner countries, while Indonesia officially joined as
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by Liu Xian and Mao Xiaojing Leaders from China and Africa successfully convened the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), setting forth plans to enhance China-Africa cooperation in this
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The Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka has expressed frustration over the prolonged delay of a vital consignment of Russian potash fertilizers intended for Sri Lanka, blaming Western authorities for holding the shipment
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The phony quest for human rights by Amnesty not only lays bare its ideological propaganda but also showcases the hollow nature of its advocacy. Adorned as a custodian of human rights by
More The following article based on the author’s remaraks at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). To quote a Chinese poem, “True friends always feel close to each other,
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The BRICS doubled its size after more than 40 countries showed interest or formally applied to join the young international organization, signaling an evolution toward a more multipolar world. The Global South,
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