BRICS Nations

BRICS Nations Split on China’s BRI: Brazil Aligns with India in Chilling Beijing’s Hopes

As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares for an official visit to Brazil on November 20, the South American nation has stirred significant international attention by formally rejecting China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). With this move, Brazil becomes the second...
President of Russia Vladimir Putin during a group photo ceremony for the heads of delegation at the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan. From left: Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed, President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, President of China Xi Jinping. From right: Foreign Minister of Brazil Mauro Vieira, President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.

BRICS Summit in Kazan Concludes: Putin Highlights Bloc’s Role Against ‘Perverse Methods’ of the West

With the growing influence of emerging economies, Russian President Vladimir Putin closed the BRICS summit on Thursday in Kazan. The three-day conference brought together leaders and representatives from 36 nations, reflecting Russia’s resilience in the face of Western sanctions and...
16th BRICS summit. Group photo of heads of delegation

BRICS Expansion: A New Era in Global Power Dynamics Unfolds

The BRICS coalition concluded its three-day summit in Russia on Thursday, signaling the rise of a formidable counterweight to Western-led alliances and the emergence of a “different kind of international order,” according to foreign policy experts. Initially comprising Brazil, Russia,...
Brazil has in recent months experienced its worst drought since records began which, according to experts, is linked to climate change.

Heavy Rains Bring Relief and Tragedy to Brazil: Eight Dead Following Severe Storms

Brazil is facing a dual environmental crisis as heavy rains have hit central and southeastern parts of the country after months of a record-breaking drought. The rains, which began on Friday, caused widespread devastation, resulting in at least eight deaths...
Brazil

Brazil and Global South: How Latin America’s Largest Economy is Shaping Geopolitical Alliances

Brazil, the largest country in Latin America by both landmass and economic output, has been progressively gaining influence on the global stage. Its role as a key player in the Global South—a term used to describe countries in Africa, Latin...
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Brazil President Lula Calls for Greater South American Integration and Strategic Partnerships Beyond Continent

Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made a powerful case for deepened regional integration among South American nations at the forum "Um Projeto de Brasil" (A Brazil Project), celebrating the 30th anniversary of Carta Capital magazine. Speaking on Wednesday,...
Akash Missile

Indian and Chinese Missile Systems Compete for Major South American Contract; Brazil Evaluates Options

In a significant development in the global defense market, India's Akash missile system is competing against China's Sky Dragon-50 for a substantial air defense contract in Brazil. Reports indicate that the Brazilian military is actively assessing both systems to determine...
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends Saudi Roundtable

Brazil President’s Saudi Visit: A Diplomatic Endeavor for Stronger Ties

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited Riyadh on November 28-29 to strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia and encourage its participation in projects, particularly those involving green energy. He invited the Kingdom to be "Brazil's partners" in the energy...
Brazil Amazon

Brazil’s Amazon: Record Low River Levels Threaten Ecosystems and Communities

BRASILIA, Brazil The Negro River, Brazil's second largest tributary, reached its lowest level since official measurements began near Manaus 121 years ago, confirming the Amazon's worst drought. The river drains about 10% of the Amazon basin and is the world's...
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BRICS: Shaping a Global Order through Economic Significance

BRICS, or Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, are a group of five emerging economies formed in 2006 to promote cooperation and collaboration on economic and political issues. These countries, which span multiple continents, account for a substantial portion...
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