On November 1, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) together with the Synergy Foundation (Bangalore, India) held a round table “Russia and India: Cooperation in Food Security”
On November 1, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) together with ...
On October 31, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) in cooperation with the Asian Institute of Eco-civilization, Research, and Development (AIERD, Pakistan) held a roundtable «BRICS Cooperation with the Global South»
On October 31, the Russian International ...
The United States and its allies have serious cause for concern
High-ranking American officials are
reporting
the appearance of North Korean military personnel in Russia, and also admit the possibility of their participation in the Ukrainian conflict on the Russian side. The Russian Foreign Ministry
characterises
such statements as information leaks and hype.
Konstantin Asmolov:
Russia and North Korea Ready to ...
On October 29, 2024, the Russian International Affairs Council hosted presentation of its tenth annual “Russian-Chinese Dialogue: 2024 model” report. The publication was prepared in partnership with the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences ...
In a significant development reflecting their commitment to countering terrorism, Pakistan and Russia have commenced the Druzhba VII military exercise
The Menace of Terrorism: A Global Phenomenon
Terrorism is a pervasive curse that affects societies worldwide, posing a significant challenge to peace, security, and stability. This complex issue ...
... any reasonable proportions. Let us have a closer look at the BRICS group and try to distinguish between what the group cannot and what it can deliver in the nearest future.
BRICS cannot become a global economic integration project.
Victoria Panova:
Russia’s BRICS Presidency: Life on the Eve of the Kazan Summit
Champions of BRICS like to mention that the group now accounts for more than a quarter of the world’s territory and for more than 40% of the global population. They also argue that in ...
The true multilateralism and international cooperation promoted by organizations such as BRICS provides the world with an opportunity for better development
When the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, and China got together for their first summit in Yekaterinburg, Russia, back in 2009, the event did not capture a lot of attention in the West. The Group of 20 that had started its regular summit meetings a year before got much more media ...
... international influence. However, the quantitative growth does not come without a cost. It might lead to multiplying disagreements within a larger group of members, immensely complicate the decision-making process.
Judging from the preliminary results of Russia's 2024 chairmanship within BRICS, it would be reasonable to conclude that the ambitions of the group are indeed higher than just continuing to recruit new members to their club. One possible intention is to turn the fancy international club into ...
... ways to stabilise the global system and erect new institutions and mechanisms, such as the BRICS.
Since its creation, the BRICS has acquired a prominent place on the global power chessboard. Multiple factors make it a prominent player.
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First, according to IMF statistics, the BRICS countries will be the hub of economic growth, contributing more than 55% to global growth. China will be the biggest contributor, with 34.9%, followed by India with a 15.2% share. With the inclusion ...
... crucial for BRICS women to rethink and reconceptualise existing paradigms, introducing new perspectives to effectively address gender issues and promote sustainable empowerment for all women
Introduction
The sixteenth BRICS summit, a key event for Russia’s Presidency, will be held in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan on October 22-24, 2024. This summit marks a pivotal moment for BRICS as it expands its reach in the Global South by welcoming five new member countries: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi ...