Ethiopia

Ethiopia is Evolving and Changing

In 2023, the BRICS group expanded to include Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Ethiopia, an unlikely BRICS candidate, sought to join the group relentlessly, despite its poor economy and internal strife. Previously, Ethiopia was a favorite...
Argentina

Argentina’s Dilemma: BRICS Invitation Poses Tough Challenge

Buenos Aires, Argentina Argentina is at a pivotal moment as it considers joining the BRICS group, a global powerhouse comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The BRICS group, which represents over 40% of the world's population and a...
BRICS countries

BRICS’ Potential to Drive De-Dollarisation and Prevent Global Dollar Crisis

The BRICS group, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is leading the global effort towards de-dollarisation. As the US dollar dominates the global economy, BRICS nations are exploring ways to reduce their dependence on the dollar and promote...
Narendra Modi

BRICS: PM Modi departs for South Africa for BRICS summit

New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg from August 22-24, marking the first time since 2019 that the leaders of the BRICS countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—will appear on...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa resists global power bullying: President Ramaphosa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa warned against falling into competition among global powers ahead of hosting the BRICS summit in 2023. The summit, which will take place in Johannesburg, will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi...
Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra

BRICS discussions on trade within national currencies, Foreign Secretary Kwatra

New Delhi Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra has emphasized that the 15th BRICS summit focuses on trade within the national currency, as there are several conditions for discussing a common currency. He stated that the framework of discussions in BRICS...
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Why India is weak in limiting China’s global influence?

In the BRICS group, differences have come to the fore between two important members of a group, China and India, regarding what should be a strategy for its expansion.  During the three-day BRICS Sherpa meeting that started in Durban on...