BRICS
BRICS is the acronym for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
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America’s Love of Sanctions Will Be Its Downfall
Measures intended to punish autocrats are eroding the very Western order they were meant to preserve.
Putin tightens grip on Africa after killing Black Sea grain deal
With Ukrainian grain again blockaded, the Global South is at the mercy of Moscow’s grain diplomacy.
Putin to Miss Upcoming BRICS Summit to Evade ICC Warrant
The Kremlin had threatened South Africa with a declaration of war if Pretoria arrested Putin.
Inside the Desperate Diplomatic Efforts to Salvage U.S.-South Africa…
South Africa’s support for Russia after its invasion of Ukraine has incensed some in Washington.
Can Norwegian Phosphate Help Save the World From China’s Blackmail?
A major discovery could have transformative industrial potential.
Nouriel Roubini says the idea that BRICS countries will create a new…
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are hobbled by their different political systems and economies, Nouriel Roubini…
BRICS Faces a Reckoning
Enlargement would be a sign not of the group’s strength, but of China’s growing influence.
Aid Is the Next Battleground Between China and the West
The global south’s debts have reached alarming levels, and Beijing is tightening the screws.
A China-based bank that's trying to de-dollarize global lending is…
The New Development Bank is having difficulty accessing dollars, and has largely stopped lending, the Wall Street Journal…
Russia's foreign minister accuses the West of 'financial blackmail'…
Russia's foreign minister accused Western nations of using "financial blackmail" as its economy faces pressure from sanctions.
South American Presidents Come to Lula’s Party, but Check His…
In Brasília, leaders weighed how to make continental cooperation more durable after a past attempt sputtered.
The Rise and Sudden Fall of the Arctic Council
With Russia no longer involved, it’s hard to see what Arctic politics can still accomplish.
Guinea Cracks Down on Protesters
After promising democratic reforms, the junta is attacking the press and opposition.
Sudan’s Failed Cease-Fire
Warring generals look abroad for support as millions remain displaced.
What Would a U.S. Debt Default Mean for the World?
Failing to raise the debt ceiling could have global economic repercussions.
How to Understand Brazil’s Ukraine Policy
Like it or not, Lula’s stance reflects legitimate misgivings about the global order.
A South African Scandal Could Shake up Relations With Washington
Do South Africa’s denials that it supplied weapons to Russia ring true?
You can't replace the dollar, but here are 5 alternative assets that…
The Chinese yuan, gold, Bitcoin, the euro, and a common BRICS currency aim to chip away at US dollar supremacy.
The Bid to Dethrone the Dollar
The greenback’s dominance is here to stay. Here’s why.
China’s Meeting of the Minds Is Little Talk and No Action
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation likes to think of itself as an alternative to the United Nations, but it’s even less…
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