Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a BRICS leaders summit next week, hoping for support in his standoff with the West from the expanded organization, which now accounts for roughly one-third of global GDP. According to Russia, leaders from Brazil, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE will attend, with Saudi Arabia’s … Read more
In a significant move, Pakistan has officially applied for membership in the BRICS group, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Muhammad Khalid Jamali, Pakistan’s envoy to Moscow, shared this development and expressed Pakistan’s reliance on Russia’s support during the membership process. Muhammad Khalid Jamali confirmed that Pakistan has submitted its application to … Read more
The recent expansion of BRICS to include four West Asian nations, along with two other influential countries, has sparked attention due to the prevailing geopolitical dynamics. This expansion is noteworthy for the geopolitical signals it sends and the potential impact on global relationships. Disillusionment with the US/West The addition of Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, and … Read more
he BRICS alliance, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has announced its expansion to include six new members. This expansion marks a notable step in the group’s evolution, demonstrating a move towards greater representation and cooperation among emerging economies. New Members and Commencement Date The six countries set to join BRICS are Argentina, … Read more
BRICS, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, aims to add six new members by January 1, 2024: Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Argentina. The US response to BRICS’ expansion plans seems measured, as national security advisor Jake Sullivan downplays the bloc’s threat, citing differing interests. The White House’s … Read more
On the second day of the 15th BRICS Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to engage in a significant bilateral meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The meeting is scheduled to take place on August 23rd, as part of the ongoing summit. During the course of Day 2, Prime Minister Modi is … Read more
South Africa’s presidency confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending the upcoming BRICS summit in Johannesburg in August. The decision was reached “by mutual agreement,” and Russia will be represented by its Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, at the event. The summit will see the participation of leaders from Brazil, India, China, and … Read more