Archive for the ‘BRICS’ Category

Why BRICS Matters For Pakistan

Via Eurasia Review, commentary on why the BRICS matter for Pakistan: “BRICS can act as a catalyst for the operationalization of the Pakistan foreign policy objective aimed at prioritizing economic security over the strategic security”. In the chaotic multipolar world order, the emerging economies are paving their way towards prosperity and development, trying to bypass great power […]

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BRICS Influence in Africa Grows with TV Media Deals

Via Semafor, a report on how BRICS influence in Africa is growing with TV media deals: The BRICS economic bloc of countries is aggressively expanding its media presence in Africa through its Moscow-headquartered broadcast network to counter Western narratives in the Global South. TV BRICS — which is centered on programming from member countries Brazil, […]

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The Possible Outcomes If Indonesia Joins BRICS

Via Modern Diplomacy, commentary on possible outcomes if Indonesia were to join the BRICS: Before we delve further into the complexity of the possibilities that could occur if Indonesia joins BRICS, it is important to know what BRICS is and the agenda it has. BRICS is an association of 5 countries consisting of Brazil, Russia, […]

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Venezuela Formally Applies To Join BRICS+

Via Modern Diplomacy a report that Venezuela has formally applied to join the BRICS+: Last August 3rd, the government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela formalized its petition to join the bloc BRICS in its efforts to join mechanisms to avoid sanctions imposed by the US and strengthen multilateral relationships in order to leverage on […]

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