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India’s difficult BRICS chairship
India’s difficult BRICS chairship
The 2026 BRICS summit is taking place in the Indian capital New Delhi this week. Globalization09/09/2026September 9, 202602:29 min
Does BRICS have a clear purpose?
Does BRICS have a clear purpose?
The 18th BRICS summit takes place in India this weekend. Unlike last year, the leaders of China and Russia are coming.Business09/09/2026September 9, 2026
With multilateralism in decline, what’s next for the world?
With multilateralism in decline, what’s next for the world?
As nations search for a new world order, some may gain influence and power, while others have much to lose.Politics08/31/2026August 31, 2026
How China became Russia’s economic lifeline
How China became Russia’s economic lifeline
Hot on the heels of Trump, Russia’s Vladimir Putin visits Beijing, eager to keep China’s financial lifeline intact.Trade05/19/2026May 19, 2026
South Africa’s case against Israel has ‘changed’ minds
South Africa’s case against Israel has ‘changed’ minds
South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola says that Israel’s “aggression” against Palestinians is “heartbreaking.”Politics04/17/2026April 17, 202630:03 min
US-Israel war with Iran shows fault lines in BRICS alliance
US-Israel war with Iran shows fault lines in BRICS alliance
Competing interests have laid bare the limitations of the alliance led by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.Conflicts03/18/2026March 18, 2026Show moreSkip next section Embedded external element
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How the Global South is driving the green energy transition
China, Kenya and Brazil are powering the surge in renewable energy — and shaping the green transition.Climate12/02/2025December 2, 202507:00 min
Will BRICS boom under Trump’s watch?
BRICS nations will meet virtually next week to coordinate trade retaliation against Trump’s tariffs.Trade09/06/2025September 6, 2025
Do Trump’s policies endanger South Africa’s AGOA trade deal?
With the US threatening to sever vital trade ties, South African businesses are on high alert. Trade02/24/2025February 24, 2025
The 51st US state? How Canada might take on Donald Trump
The North American neighbors have strong economic links, so a trade dispute would have a heavy impact.Trade01/12/2025January 12, 2025
South Africa chairs G20: Ambitious plans, geopolitical woes
The first-ever African G20 presidency will revolve around climate justice and state debt. Making progress will be tough.Politics12/29/2024December 29, 2024
Could G20 plan lift 500 million people out of poverty?
Brazil will soon hand over the G20 presidency to South Africa, with a new initiative aimed at tackling poverty.Globalization12/01/2024December 1, 2024All content (216) on this topic
