Countries like Brazil and Ethiopia push for development that is led by renewable energy but other members of the Brics block are protecting their fossil fuel interests
These countries need to rethink the prohibitive tariffs they place on each other
While the rhetoric of protectionism resonates with voters frustrated by industrial decline, its implications are far-reaching and perilous
The 11th binational commission also saw a call for South Africa to shore up peace efforts on Sudan
There is good reason to believe that Brics Pay could be a net positive for cross-border payments
China’s changing priorities towards funding African development through smaller projects show a possible willingness to adapt to African priorities and economic needs.
As well as finding new markets, the country should focus on nurturing existing ones
South Africa is not drifting away from its non-aligned stance
Hosting the first summit of the expanded bloc allowed Putin to project influence in a shifting global order despite Western isolation
The UN Secretary General’s presence is a demonstration of contempt for the victims of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine