Category: BRI
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Brazil at the Crossroads Between the West and the South: The Brazilian Presidency of the G20 and BRICS
In his third term in office, President Lula da Silva is trying to regain the global prominence of Brazilian foreign policy that characterised his previous terms (2003-2010) and those of President Dilma Rousseff (2011-2016). However, a lot has changed on the domestic and international scenes since 2016, posing complex challenges for Brazil’s capacity to resume…
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How Does the Gaza Redevelopment Plan Tie Into Maritime Politics?
President Donald Trump has made some intriguing headlines pointing towards the potential plan of the United States of America to take over the Gaza Strip, aiming to transform it into the “Riviera of the Middle East”. This plan involves relocating the Palestinian population, a move widely criticised as ethnic cleansing and a violation of international…
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PM Modi-Donald Trump Summit: Adani Group’s IMEC Plan To Counter China
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States this week for talks with President Donald Trump has global implications. The upcoming discussions between the two leaders will centre on defence cooperation, trade relations, and countering China’s growing economic and military influence. One of the key items on the agenda will be the…
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Trump’s Return and BRICS: A New Era of Strategic Uncertainty
In a move that has sent ripples through the global economic landscape, President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose heavy tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. The tariffs are aimed at addressing the failure of Canada and Mexico to stop illegal migration and combat the flow of fentanyl and other illegal drugs…
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Ten Rules for Transport Corridors and the Future of Security on Land and Sea: An Iranian Perspective
Think Tank Ten Rules for Transport Corridors and the Future of Security on Land and Sea: An Iranian Perspective © Reuters Trade corridors, as the main routes for transporting goods and services between countries, regions, and even continents, play a very important role in facilitating international trade and enhancing the ability of nations to cooperate…
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Trump’s Tariff Tango
Also today, we’re looking at the uncertain future of the U.S. Agency for International Development , Panama preparing to sever infrastructure ties with China , and Syria ’s efforts to bolster relations with Saudi Arabia . Welcome back to World Brief, where FP trade reporter Keith Johnson is explaining what U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff…
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Azerbaijan and the BRICS
On 20 August 2024, Azerbaijan announced its interest in joining the BRICS, an economic forum established in 2009 and named after its founding members—Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Egypt, the UAE, Ethiopia, and Iran accepted the invitation to join the group on 1 January 2024. Azerbaijan is among nearly two dozen countries that…
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Azerbaijan and the BRICS
On 20 August 2024, Azerbaijan announced its interest in joining the BRICS, an economic forum established in 2009 and named after its founding members—Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Egypt, the UAE, Ethiopia, and Iran accepted the invitation to join the group on 1 January 2024. Azerbaijan is among nearly two dozen countries that…
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Geo-Economics and the Rocky Road of Gender Equality
Amid shifting geopolitical priorities and economic ambitions, gender justice often struggles to take centre stage. Can global powers reconcile their strategic and economic interests with the principles of human rights and women’s rights? This article explores how political manoeuvring, international diplomacy, and economic goals intersect with the fight for gender equality. Feminists Impact Economic Development…
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Geo-Economics and the Rocky Road of Gender Equality
Geopolitics and geo-economics—dominated by realpolitik and the Bretton Woods institutions—remain highly masculinist domains.The feminist agenda has gradually entered the corridors of power largely through instrumentalist justifications and sometimes ethical considerations. Although progress is slow, yet mainstream areas like economic policy and trade relations increasingly prioritise gender equality and labour rights. Foreign aid now often aligns…
