The 15th BRICS meeting is a key landmark that marks a substantial change in the global economic landscape. This move is mostly related to the addition of new members, which represents a deviation from the alliance’s established principles. This development has inevitably raised concerns about its consequences for the global economy, especially in light of the current global economic crisis. […]

The 15th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Summit 2023 took place at a time when the emerging world order is moving towards multipolarity. Members are playing an increasingly important role in the post-Cold War world order. China and Russia see this platform as an opportunity to challenge American hegemony and end Western dominance.

The EU’s Regulation 2023/1542 concerning batteries and waste batteries (henceforth “Regulation”) officially came into effect on August 17 this year. This will significantly impact battery production, supply chain construction, and trade worldwide, with China’s power battery industry and companies being the most affected. The Regulation categorizes products into automotive batteries, electric vehicle batteries, light transportation vehicle batteries, industrial batteries, and […]

On 15–17 November 2023, US President Joe Biden will host 21 APEC leaders in San Francisco. But not all invited heads of state will attend the gala event. Facing criminal charges, Russian President Vladimir Putin will almost certainly stay home in Moscow. Other presidents and prime ministers may be compelled to tend to urgent domestic business. Both Biden and Putin […]

On Sunday, August 20, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Afghanistan, Fasihuddin Fitrah said, “Pakistan should search for their enemies on their own soil. As we have promised, no country will be harmed and no country will be attacked from the soil of Afghanistan, we adhere to this commitment. But we will not allow anyone to encroach or […]

In a world defined by intricate geopolitical dynamics and rapid technological advancements, the urgency of nuclear security has ascended to a paramount global concern. The dire ramifications of nuclear materials falling into the wrong hands, underscore the imperative of unwavering efforts to safeguard these assets. Within this landscape, the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), a dedicated non-profit organisation focused on countering […]

India is gearing to hold the G20 in its capital Delhi, from 9-10 September, for the first time in its history. G20 members, foreign organizations and institutions have already grabbed their seats and ready for active participation in the context of the current global tensions. But Russia will skip New Delhi as it expectedly did with BRICS in Johannesburg, South […]

Cutting the Gordian Knot: Global Perspectives on UN Security Council Reform The United Nations (UN) Security Council’s failure to act on Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has reignited long-smoldering global demands to overhaul the world’s premier body for international peace and security. U.S. President Joe Biden fanned these embers in his September 2022 speech to the UN General Assembly. After […]

L’élargissement de la zone des BRICS a laissé de nombreux analystes perplexes. Et a plongé les hommes politiques et les opérateurs économiques dans une sorte d’état de confusion. La démonstration – s’il en était besoin – du vieil adage selon lequel les dieux aveuglent ceux qu’ils veulent perdre. Car ce qui se passe était évident et implicite dans l’évolution des […]

China’s economy is turning into a big black blob. This transformation means that while the country’s economy will still be significant to global business, it will no longer be the lodestar for growth. It will still advance, but much more slowly. And while those on the outside will still be able to observe the economy, it will become increasingly difficult […]