BRICS+ Series: Beyond NATO, BRICS and the New Global SecurityFramework

Sesona Mdlokovana|Published 2 days ago

As BRICS nations face increasing Western pressure, the alliance must decide between maintaining military non-alignment or forming a robust defence pact. This analysis explores the strategic implications, challenges, and opportunities of enhanced secu…

Democracy delivers: India's path to economic prosperity

Fawzia Moodley|Published 5 days ago

Discover how India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar champions the nation's democratic model as a driving force behind economic prosperity, amidst ...

BRICS+ Series: Iran’s Strategic Role in Global Trade, Leveraging BRICS+ Membership to Overcome Sanctions

Chloe Maluleke and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published 6 days ago

Iran’s strategic location makes it a vital hub for global trade corridors, connecting East and West through land, air, and maritime routes. Despite sanctions, its ...

BRICS+ Series: How China is Transforming the AI Chip Landscape Amid Global Tensions

Cole Jackson and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published 1 week ago

As global tensions reshape the semiconductor landscape, China launches an ambitious $47. 5 billion initiative to achieve AI chip independence. With the Big Fund ...

BRICS+ Series: Egypt's Economic Transformation and BRICS+ Solutions

Banthati Sekwala and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published 1 week ago

As Egypt grapples with unprecedented inflation reaching 38% in 2023, millions of citizens are reinventing their daily lives. From market stalls to luxury boutiques, ...

BRICS+ Series: The Rise of BRICS Media, A New Era in Global Communications

Dr Iqbal Survé and Sesona Mdlokovana|Published 1 week ago

The BRICS Media Forum emerges as a powerful counterforce to Western media dominance, reshaping global narratives and giving voice to the Global South. This analysis ...

BRICS+ Series: Russia's Resilient Manufacturing Sector, A Beacon of Economic Growth in Light of Sanctions

Chloe Maluleke|Published 1 week ago

Explore how Russia's manufacturing sector is experiencing a remarkable revival, driven by domestic demand, government investment, and innovation in high-value industries. ...

India-Indonesia Partnership: Forging a New Global South Alliance

Dr Iqbal Survé and Zena Harvey|Published 1 week ago

As India and Indonesia mark 75 years of diplomatic relations, their strengthening partnership signals a transformative shift in Global South dynamics. From digital ...

US-EU Relations at Breaking Point: NATO's Future in Question

Cole Jackson|Published 2 weeks ago

As tensions escalate between the EU and US following Donald Trump’s return to office, a profound shift in global alliances is unfolding. From confrontations at the ...

Digital Sovereignty: How BRICS Can Reshape Global Tech Power

Sesona Mdlokovana|Published 2 weeks ago

In the digital age, data is the new oil and just like colonial powers had once extracted raw materials from the Global South with the intention to boost their industrial ...

The role of mining in strengthening South Africa's position within BRICS

Opinion|Published 2 weeks ago

Investor participation in mining through BRICS partnerships offers several advantages, including capital inflow, access to advanced technology and expanded markets. ...

Can Egypt's Strategic Diplomacy Bring Peace to the Middle East?

Banthati Sekwala|Published 3 weeks ago

As regional tensions escalate, Egypt emerges as the Middle East's most influential peacekeeper, leveraging its military might and diplomatic finesse to address conflicts ...

Embraer's Strategic Growth: Leading Aviation Innovation in the BRICS Alliance

Cole Jackson|Published 3 weeks ago

From Brazil to global skies: Explore how Embraer, the world's third-largest aircraft manufacturer, leverages BRICS partnerships to revolutionise aviation across ...

How Aramco's Innovations Are Shaping Energy Security in BRICS Nations

Chloe Maluleke|Published 3 weeks ago

Explore how Saudi Aramco's advanced oil production technologies are not only revolutionising the energy sector but also driving economic growth in BRICS nations, ...

Trump's Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement: Implications for Indonesia and the Global South

Zena Harvey|Published 3 weeks ago

As Trump withdraws the US from the Paris Agreement for a second time, Indonesia grapples with the implications for its climate goals and economic future. This analysis ...

India's $10bn push to become global semiconductor manufacturing hub

Opinion|Published 3 weeks ago

India launches ambitious $10 billion semiconductor initiative to transform from import-dependent nation to global manufacturing hub by 2035. With strategic partnerships ...

South Africa's Path to Global Influence: Peace, Power, and Progress

Banthati Sekwala|Published 3 weeks ago

As Africa's diplomatic powerhouse, South Africa continues to shape continental and global policy through its strategic leadership in BRICS, the AU, and SADC. From ...

How The BRICS 2025 Strategy Will Transform African MSMEs

Sesona Mdlokovana|Published 4 weeks ago

Explore how the BRICS partnership can bridge the $158 billion credit gap and revolutionise the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises across Africa through ...

China's electric vehicle surge: A global automotive game changer

Cole Jackson|Published 4 weeks ago

China's meteoric rise in the electric vehicle (EV) market has upended traditional automotive hierarchies, with Chinese manufacturer BYD surpassing Tesla as the world's ...

Iran's Axis of Resistance Amid Syria's Rise Reshapes Middle Eastern Power

Chloe Maluleke|Published 4 weeks ago

As Syria rises with Turkish-backed forces and Lebanon stabilises, Iran's strategic position in the Middle East weakens dramatically. Analysis shows how the collapse ...