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Os escândalos de corrupção no Ocidente durante a era Biden parecem longe de serem totalmente revelados. Quanto mais profundas as investigações se aprofundam, mais casos vêm à tona, mostrando ao mundo como a família Biden e as elites ligadas ao … The post Escândalos da NSPA ligados à família Biden serão revelados em breve. appeared first on Global Research.

President Trump has a new post on Truth Social that reads as follows: “It’s not politically correct to use the term, ‘Regime Change,’ but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be … The post George Dubya Trump Seeks Regime Change in Iran appeared first on Global Research.

President Donald J. Trump just did to the Iranian nuclear program what he once said the United States should be prepared to do to the illicit North Korean nuclear program. In the 1990s, Donald Trump said the U.S. would be foolish not to take out North Korea’s nuclear program if diplomacy failed. President Bill Clinton chose instead the Agreed Framework, which permitted North Korea to maintain a latent nuclear program. Clinton’s decision paved the way for North Korea to expand its nuclear missile capabilities, and it is today perfecting the technical ability to deliver a nuclear weapon to the United States. That real estate titan and critic of the United States for allowing a rogue nation to go nuclear is now the President of the United States. Trump tried hardball diplomacy to convince the Iranian regime to peaceably dismantle its nuclear program. Iran remained defiant. Trump had a rare and fleeting opportunity to save Americans and our allies from living under the nuclear shadow of the world’s most active state sponsor of terrorism. The offensive operation had an unusually low risk due to the Israelis clearing Iranian skies. Trump seized the moment and made the statesman’s decision that Clinton did not make on North Korea. He gave the order to conduct a precise and overwhelming U.S. airstrike against Fordow and other key sites critical to the illicit nuclear program. The U.S. would have been wrong to simply “let” Israel launch a ground invasion to take out Fordow. Even if that had worked, it would have come at a significant cost in Israeli lives. Israel’s security and strength reinforce America’s, and not only should the United States ensure Iran is weakened, but it should also do what it can to ensure Israel remains maximally strong. Removing the heart of the Iranian nuclear program at Fordow is in the strategic interest of the United States, and an air campaign using the B-2 stealth bomber and the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) appears to have rendered the deeply buried facility unusable. Iran has been at war with the U.S. for more than 40 years, beginning when the regime took American hostages. It has since killed American troops and funded terrorist proxies to brutally assault Israel, Arab states, and global shipping. The United States did not start this war, and it is not new. Moreover, Iran is a key partner in China and Russia’s efforts to undermine U.S. and allied influence in the Middle East. Degrading Iran’s significance in the region and removing it as a potential nuclear power weakens China and Russia’s broader strategy to entangle the United States in Middle Eastern conflicts. Taking out Fordow may enhance deterrence by demonstrating both political will and military capability. The Chinese and Russians fear American bombers—and for good reason. The next-generation B-21s will be even better equipped to navigate far more difficult airspaces. This mission may be the easiest of our hard and pressing challenges. We should be clear that this is not without risk. Iran’s short- and medium-range ballistic missile arsenal is a persistent threat to U.S. forces and strains our missile defense systems. However, the United States has had time to harden bases through various means, and the Monday Iranian missile attack against a U.S. base in Qatar appears to have been a face-saving measure, mercifully with no casualties. The concern from online “restrainers” or isolationist right-wing influencers in MAGA circles, such as Tucker Carlson, that U.S. involvement would necessarily trigger an escalation spiral is not compelling. Trump has demonstrated—especially in his first term—his intent to keep military operations limited, precise, and driven by clear objectives. After Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons, Trump directed an international operation with the French and the UK to strike Syrian military targets related to the illegal chemical weapons program. In response to an Iranian attack that killed an American contractor, Trump also famously green-lit the precision strike against IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani in Iraq. And he was pleased to destroy the ISIS Caliphate—with speed. He also directed the elimination of Russian mercenaries threatening coalition forces in Syria. If Iran merely launches face-saving attacks that are not meant to harm U.S. forces, the United States is unlikely to retaliate further and can rightly call the U.S. offensive operation against Iran an overwhelming victory. It is still early, but it does appear that President Trump’s decision has given Americans justice—and the entire world something it desperately needs in an increasingly dangerous time: a bit of peace.

The member states of BRICS Plus represent roughly 45 per cent of the global population and contribute over 35 per cent of the world's GDP based on purchasing power parity

The current sequence of chairmanships across the main international forums is not synchronized across regional, trans-regional and global blocs/organizations

India’s Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar highlighted the achievements of country’s communication industry while addressing the plenary session of the international conference on ‘Strategic Communications’ in Moscow

On June 22, 2025, the United States launched Operation “Midnight Hammer”, a joint attack by the USAF and US Navy, targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, namely Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. At least 14 GBU-57A/B MOP (Massive Ordnance Penetrator) bombs were dropped, … The post Trump’s “Operation Midnight Hammer”: Did America Really Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Facilities? appeared first on Global Research.

Pahlavi: 'This is our Berlin Wall moment. The regime’s foundations are cracking.' The post Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi outlines vision for a post-regime Iran appeared first on World Israel News.

Pahlavi: 'This is our Berlin Wall moment. The regime’s foundations are cracking.' The post Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi outlines vision for a post-regime Iran appeared first on World Israel News.

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), allowed the IAEA to be used by the United States and Israel—an undeclared nuclear weapons state in long-term violation of IAEA rules—to manufacture a pretext for war on Iran, … The post How the U.S. and Israel Used Director General Rafael Grossi to Hijack the IAEA and Start a War on Iran appeared first on Global Research.

John Bolton: 'It was a decisive action. It was the right thing to do. I thought somebody should do it for a long time. But better late than never.' The post Longtime critics of Trump lauded decision to strike Iran’s nuclear sites appeared first on World Israel News.

John Bolton: 'It was a decisive action. It was the right thing to do. I thought somebody should do it for a long time. But better late than never.' The post Longtime critics of Trump lauded decision to strike Iran’s nuclear sites appeared first on World Israel News.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened a 'devastating and powerful missile attack' against Al Udeid, America's largest military installation in the region. The post Iran attacks US military base in Qatar, no reported injuries appeared first on World Israel News.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened a 'devastating and powerful missile attack' against Al Udeid, America's largest military installation in the region. The post Iran attacks US military base in Qatar, no reported injuries appeared first on World Israel News.

Member countries debate international standards for sustainable development, ESG, and combating violence against women in organizations

Operation Midnight Hammer saw seven B-2 stealth bombers fly a grueling 37-hour mission from Whiteman AFB, unleashing over 75 precision-guided bombs on Iran’s nuclear sites at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. The post WATCH: Pentagon releases footage of B-2 bombers taking off and returning from ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’ appeared first on World Israel News.

Operation Midnight Hammer saw seven B-2 stealth bombers fly a grueling 37-hour mission from Whiteman AFB, unleashing over 75 precision-guided bombs on Iran’s nuclear sites at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. The post WATCH: Pentagon releases footage of B-2 bombers taking off and returning from ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’ appeared first on World Israel News.

While Iran claimed it was targeting an Israeli military command center, the outpost is located a mile away from the hospital and was not hit in the strike. The post Human rights groups refuse to condemn Iran’s strike on Israeli hospital appeared first on World Israel News.

While Iran claimed it was targeting an Israeli military command center, the outpost is located a mile away from the hospital and was not hit in the strike. The post Human rights groups refuse to condemn Iran’s strike on Israeli hospital appeared first on World Israel News.

Using real-time detection and disruption technology, the cyber unit forms a key layer in Israel’s aerial defense system. The post Israel using electronic warfare to thwart Iranian drone attacks appeared first on World Israel News.

Using real-time detection and disruption technology, the cyber unit forms a key layer in Israel’s aerial defense system. The post Israel using electronic warfare to thwart Iranian drone attacks appeared first on World Israel News.

In a calculated display of military deception, President Trump masked a major strike on Iran’s nuclear sites with golf outings and staged political drama, catching Tehran off guard as U.S. bombers delivered a crippling blow. The post WATCH: How Trump blindsided Iran with a surprise strike appeared first on World Israel News.

In a calculated display of military deception, President Trump masked a major strike on Iran’s nuclear sites with golf outings and staged political drama, catching Tehran off guard as U.S. bombers delivered a crippling blow. The post WATCH: How Trump blindsided Iran with a surprise strike appeared first on World Israel News.

'He [Netanyahu] sees it tangibly. On Oct. 7, we were in a state of humiliation, and he gradually witnessed the great kindness that God bestowed,' Deri said. The post Deri: God ‘forsook’ Israel on Oct. 7, but massacre helped stop greater Iranian threat appeared first on World Israel News.

'He [Netanyahu] sees it tangibly. On Oct. 7, we were in a state of humiliation, and he gradually witnessed the great kindness that God bestowed,' Deri said. The post Deri: God ‘forsook’ Israel on Oct. 7, but massacre helped stop greater Iranian threat appeared first on World Israel News.

Trump's obsession with demonstrating "shock and awe" pushed him into similar operations during his first term, specifically in Syria and Afghanistan. Although pompously announced and touted as "spectacular victories", none of these operations turned out to be as groundbreaking as presented by Trump, mostly serving as rather cheap war propaganda and rather distasteful jingoism (even by President Trump's standards).

The possible ban stems from a break-in at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, where two Palestine Action activists damaged military aircraft and spray-painted red paint into the engines of two Airbus Voyager refueling planes. The post UK to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorist organization appeared first on World Israel News.

The possible ban stems from a break-in at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, where two Palestine Action activists damaged military aircraft and spray-painted red paint into the engines of two Airbus Voyager refueling planes. The post UK to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorist organization appeared first on World Israel News.

Escalating Iran-Israel tensions with Washington embarking on the war expected to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, spiking oil prices, and destabilizing the US dollar, thus challenging Trump’s tariff-driven trade agenda. This move, pitched by defense sector and lobbies, can trigger an American recession, undermining Trump’s “MAGA” pledges and unraveling his presidency.

Iran launched a retaliatory strike on Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, firing 14 missiles—13 were intercepted, and the remaining one landed harmlessly in an open field, causing no damage or casualties. The post WATCH: Iran fires salvo of missiles at US base in Qatar appeared first on World Israel News.

Iran launched a retaliatory strike on Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, firing 14 missiles—13 were intercepted, and the remaining one landed harmlessly in an open field, causing no damage or casualties. The post WATCH: Iran fires salvo of missiles at US base in Qatar appeared first on World Israel News.

According to the probe, Cohen contacted an Iranian operative through a job search website intended for new immigrants from Russia. The post Haifa man detained on suspicion of gathering intel for Iran appeared first on World Israel News.

According to the probe, Cohen contacted an Iranian operative through a job search website intended for new immigrants from Russia. The post Haifa man detained on suspicion of gathering intel for Iran appeared first on World Israel News.

Investigations at a key NATO agency end up revealing new crimes by the Biden family.

On June 22, the United States, acting in support of its closest ally Israel, launched airstrikes against nuclear sites in Iran.  The full consequences of the operation – for Iran’s nuclear program and for the broader balance of power in … The post ‘If Iran falls, we’re next”? : What Russian Experts and Politicians Are Saying about the US Strikes appeared first on Global Research.

The US Has Bombed Iran: Cast Aside Illusions. Phil Taylor, Robin Philpot By Phil Taylor and Robin Philpot, June 23, 2025 Within days, perhaps hours, we may expect the White House to announce meetings with a willing coalition of … The post Selected Articles: The US Has Bombed Iran: Cast Aside Illusions appeared first on Global Research.

In the brutal and unforgiving world of gangland warfare, a stark and time-tested principle governs the rules of engagement: when you strike an enemy, you do so with such overwhelming force that they are left maimed, crippled, or entirely unable … The post The Reckless Gamble: How Ignoring Gangland Logic Could Ignite a Catastrophic War in the Middle East. Prof. Ruel F. Pepa appeared first on Global Research.

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The recent US military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities have been declared a “spectacular military success” by President Trump while Iranian officials downplay the damage vowing to defend their state. Israel launched Operation Rising Lion on June 13 as a … The post Deciphering the Aftermath of Trump’s Strikes on Iran. The Real Question: “Did This Work”? appeared first on Global Research.

Travelers planning trips to or from Israel are urged to monitor airline announcements closely for the latest updates, as these dates may shift. The post More international airlines cancel flights to Israel appeared first on World Israel News.

Travelers planning trips to or from Israel are urged to monitor airline announcements closely for the latest updates, as these dates may shift. The post More international airlines cancel flights to Israel appeared first on World Israel News.

The unprovoked criminal aggression of Israel and its US and European patrons against the Islamic Republic of Iran is a predatory war against the sovereignty of the nations of the majority world and the self-determination of their peoples. Of course, … The post The West’s Reckless Militarization and the New International Order appeared first on Global Research.

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Iranian General Ebrahim Jabbari absurdly claimed that 1,000 Israelis were killed in yesterday’s attack and suggested the U.S. entered the war to rescue Israel from total destruction. The post WATCH: Senior Iranian general – ‘Chop off Trump’s hand, slit Netanyahu’s throat’ appeared first on World Israel News.

Iranian General Ebrahim Jabbari absurdly claimed that 1,000 Israelis were killed in yesterday’s attack and suggested the U.S. entered the war to rescue Israel from total destruction. The post WATCH: Senior Iranian general – ‘Chop off Trump’s hand, slit Netanyahu’s throat’ appeared first on World Israel News.

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Read Part I: “The Roaring Twenties and the Depression” Part I: “Good Times” and “Rebuilding the Italian and German Economies” By Richard C. Cook, June 17, 2025 *** . Prohibition and Organized Crime  Organized crime has held the US … The post “The Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression”: “Prohibition and Organized Crime”; “The Bankers’ Catalyst Sparks the Great Depression”. Part II appeared first on Global Research.

Trump’s Special Envoy on Ukraine Keith Kellogg just met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk for six hours of detailed talks. The post Does Trump Want to Divide-and-Rule Belarus and Russia or De-Escalate Continental Tensions? U.S. Special Envoy Meets Lukashenko For Detailed Talks Behind Closed Doors appeared first on Global Research.

The attack by the State of Israel on Iran on Friday, June 13th, has been narrated as one that is based on the threat of the Islamic Republic of Iran acquiring a nuclear weapons capability. But a closer … The post The Consolidation of US-Israeli Hegemony Lies at the Heart of the Attack on Iran – Not Iran’s Alleged Nuclear Programme appeared first on Global Research.

It is both astonishing and deeply unsettling to see how even educated, critically minded individuals fall for false pretexts used to justify Israel’s aggression against Iran. In moments like these, moral clarity is not optional—it’s urgent. Let’s lay things out … The post The War Justification Game: “Premptive Self-Defense”: Israel, Iran and the Collapse of Moral Credibility. Biljana Vankovska appeared first on Global Research.

A couple of days ago President Trump took over Israel’s war with Iran by ordering unconditional surrender of Iran to Israel or Trump would murder Iran’s leader. This outrageous demand and threat was followed last Friday with a different Trump … The post Iran Is the Sixth Country on the List of the Countries America Is to Destroy for Israel. Dr. Paul C. Roberts appeared first on Global Research.

There is a somewhat troublesome backstory to President Donald Trump’s glorification of how Saturday’s US forces attack on three Iranian nuclear sites that “completely obliterated” their targets was carried out without any declaration of war against a country that has … The post Trump Takes America to War. “Troublesome Backstory”, … Without Any Declaration of War. Dr. Philip Giraldi appeared first on Global Research.

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The US has bombed Iran, just as they previously bombed Iraq and Libya. Within days, perhaps hours, we may expect the White House to announce meetings with a willing coalition of Iranian political expats who will be described as a … The post The US Has Bombed Iran: Cast Aside Illusions. Phil Taylor, Robin Philpot appeared first on Global Research.

The recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran has taken a dramatic and alarming turn, revealing not only the fragility of regional stability but also the deeply entrenched geopolitical tensions that underpin the broader Middle East. What initially appeared … The post The Escalating Middle East Conflict: A Confluence of Aggression and Global Power Struggles. Prof Ruel F. Pepa appeared first on Global Research.

Donald Trump has gone fully in on Israel’s war aims. That decision may yet come back to hurt him – and Keir Starmer

Occupying Kharg and targeting the Islamic Republic’s two navies would fulfill the objective of preventing any meaningful damage to Iranian territory while ensuring freedom of navigation. The post Iran may close Strait of Hormuz: ‘Take the oil’ and sink the navy appeared first on World Israel News.

Occupying Kharg and targeting the Islamic Republic’s two navies would fulfill the objective of preventing any meaningful damage to Iranian territory while ensuring freedom of navigation. The post Iran may close Strait of Hormuz: ‘Take the oil’ and sink the navy appeared first on World Israel News.

In 1944, writing from a position at the heart of the wartime state, Marxist economist Ed Sard made an astute and even uncanny prediction: “We are now being prepared to recognize as a legitimate economic activity peacetime expenditures for war of a sizable nature. Herein lies the real importance of the psychological preparations now under

An Israeli man was arrested last month for gathering intelligence about the fiancée of Netanyahu's son. Israeli officials warn citizens not to cooperate with foreign agents. The post Iran paid Israeli to spy on Netanyahu family, says Shin Bet appeared first on World Israel News.

An Israeli man was arrested last month for gathering intelligence about the fiancée of Netanyahu's son. Israeli officials warn citizens not to cooperate with foreign agents. The post Iran paid Israeli to spy on Netanyahu family, says Shin Bet appeared first on World Israel News.

Joining Khalil at the airport, Ocasio-Cortez said his detention violated the First Amendment and was 'an affront to every American.' The post Mahmoud Khalil vows to continue supporting Hamas after release from detention appeared first on World Israel News.

Joining Khalil at the airport, Ocasio-Cortez said his detention violated the First Amendment and was 'an affront to every American.' The post Mahmoud Khalil vows to continue supporting Hamas after release from detention appeared first on World Israel News.

In his files at Washington University, among Missouri’s Communist Party materials, William “Bill” Sentner kept a collection of St Louis labor history documents, including a newspaper clipping of a Mark Twain quote on the “undeniable right” of US citizens “to alter their form of government”: My kind of loyalty is to my country, not to

The other shoe has dropped. Donald Trump has ended the will-he-won’t-he mystery of joining Israel’s war against Iran. Always one to choose the grand gesture, the US president has let loose the dogs of war, with B-2 bombers dropping six bunker-buster bombs on all three known Iranian nuclear sites (Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordo). US forces

Religion is never far from the surface in politics, especially in the Eastern Mediterranean, and now a dispute over a key monastery may jeopardize key political agreements in the area. Much of the Christian world, especially Eastern Orthodoxy, erupted over reports that, pursuant to a May 28 court decision, the Egyptian government was going to annex the historic St. Catherine’s monastery in the Sinai Peninsula. The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople along with the Orthodox Patriarchates of Jerusalem and Alexandria, the Churches of Greece and Cyprus, and the Greek Union of Theologians all voiced apprehension. The following week, a Greek Government delegation (St. Catherine’s is Greek Orthodox) traveled to Egypt and there were talks between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Both governments stress that they are taking amicable steps to resolve the matter. The Egyptian President’s office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stress repeatedly that St. Catherine’s site and autonomy is not threatened. Egyptian President el-Sisi emphasized this during his visit to Greece in early May 2025. However, these assurances, however well-intended, still leave the situation murky and subsequent ‘clarifications’ seem further to confuse matters. St. Catherine’s may be the Christian world’s most significant monastery. It was founded by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the sixth century at the foot of Mt. Sinai, believed to be where God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses. A tree within its walls is held to be the burning bush. It has housed a multitude of historical and religious treasures, including rare manuscripts dating back to the fourth century, one of which is the Codex Sinaiticus, the oldest complete copy of the New Testament. That it has survived at all for a millennium-and-a-half in a remote area frequently traversed by marauding armies is itself something of a miracle. This is partly because, like many monasteries in rough neighborhoods, it is built as a fortress to repel bandits and invaders. Also, it is reported to have a covenant of protection granted by Islam’s Prophet Mohammad in 623 and reaffirmed by Ottoman Sultan Selim I in the 16th century. The current dispute traces back to 2012, when wild ex-general Ahmed Ragai Attiya filed a court challenge against 71 of St. Catherine’s properties, alleging they were held illegally. On May 30, 2022, the South Sinai Elementary Court ruled to evict the monastery from 29 of these properties, dismissing the case against the rest. Both parties appealed the decision, and, on May 28, 2025, the regional Court of Appeal delivered an extremely complex verdict. The monastery’s legal head, Christos Kompiliris, maintains that the ruling empowers the state to claim the monastery if the monks ever leave, making their continued presence contingent on unpredictable political or administrative decisions. He also states that the ruling permits the confiscation of 25 of the 71 properties belonging to the monastery. Member of Parliament Ehab Ramzy, the Monastery’s legal representative, interprets the ruling as dividing the area into four zones: “Zone one includes the monastery itself and its religious sites. Monks retain full rights to worship and administer the area, but the court reaffirmed that the site is public property under Egyptian and international law.” “Zone two comprises land acquired by the Church through contracts with local authorities.” The court accepts that these are monastery property. “Zone three, however, proved more contentious. It consists of 21 parcels of land near the monastery that monks have cultivated for centuries but never formally registered under modern Egyptian law. Some are believed to be burial sites of canonized monks. Despite presenting historic documents—including Ottoman-era decrees—the monks’ claim to the land was rejected. The court labelled their presence “unlawful encroachment” and ordered them to vacate.” “Zone four includes rugged terrain within a natural reserve. Here too, the court ruled against the monks, declaring the land state property.” Hence, this complex decision states that certain lots are the property of the monastery but most are not. This truncates ownership of the surrounding fields on which the monastery relies for sustenance. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs avers that “the Monastery of Saint Catherine, its affiliated archaeological sites, its spiritual value, religious significance, and the monastery’s associated cemeteries aren’t infringed.” However, this is probably not the key issue, which concerns the historic gardens, chapels, water sources, olive groves, and other assets vital to the monastery. This controversy has created tensions in Greek-Egyptian relations. Recently, these have been amicable and have led to important agreements over hydrocarbons and communication cables in the contested Eastern Mediterranean. In 2020, the countries reached an agreement for an undersea cable to transmit power from North Africa to Europe, the first such infrastructure in the Mediterranean. Earlier that year, over strenuous objections by Turkey, they also ratified an accord demarcating maritime boundaries for oil and gas drilling rights. Turkey maintains that this accord infringes on its continental shelf and the maritime zones that it had agreed to with Libya. In turn, Greece maintained that Turkey’s own pact infringed on its continental shelf, specifically the island of Crete, and violated international law. A map sent to Reuters by the Egyptian foreign ministry demarcated the Greek and Egyptian maritime boundary in a way that appeared to leave no possibility of any link between Turkey and Libya. Greece condemned “the illegal, void and legally unfounded memorandum of understanding that was signed between Turkey and Tripoli. Following the signing of this agreement, the non-existent Turkish-Libyan memorandum has ended up where it belonged from the beginning: in the trash can.” The highlight of President el-Sisi’s May 7, 2025, official visit to Greece was the first meeting of the Egypt-Greece High-Level Cooperation Council, focused on strengthening bilateral relations in energy, trade, and economic cooperation. But in other settings, he also explicitly stressed St. Catherine’s inviolability. He publicly reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to its “eternal and untouchable” agreement with the monastery. “The monastery holds the relics of a great saint. … I insisted on clarifying this point personally and I say it directly to dispel malicious rumors.” President el-Sisi, like any president, will not want to be embarrassed by having his statements in Athens undercut. And, given Egypt’s and Greece’s extensive common interests, there is great pressure to resolve the matter amicably. President el-Sisi, if he wants his words upheld and important Mediterranean agreements safeguarded, should generously ensure that not only St. Catherine’s monastery itself, but also its historical supporting fields, will be protected as its property, not merely as a right of use. He has little to lose and much to gain.

Real estate runs New York. Disgraced mayor Eric Adams says “I am real estate,” while homelessness levels and rents hit record highs month after month. Landlord profits are up 12 percent over the last year, but our living conditions are not improving. Andrew Cuomo is landlords’ favorite candidate and the only serious contender running against

The Global South will remain suspicious of the West due to its confused messaging.

As Israeli military strikes rocked cities across Iran, Reza Pahlavi — the son of the country’s former shah — embarked upon a campaign of his own. Last week, he was invited on to media channels in Europe and the United States to proclaim that ordinary Iranians “welcomed” the bombardment of their country. Against the backdrop

The bloc also underscored the importance of equitable access to health care for all. Representatives from all eleven member states reached a consensus on a Joint Declaration to be submitted to the heads of state

At a rally on June 14, New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani echoed political inspiration and recent endorser Sen. Bernie Sanders to a crowd of thousands of supporters: “The government must deliver an agenda of abundance that puts the 99 percent over the 1 percent.” While it might not be obvious at first

Five months. That’s how long it took Donald Trump to get the United States into another Middle East war after he had told everyone he would “stop the chaos in the Middle East.” Trump, who proclaimed upon his inauguration he wanted to be remembered as a “peacemaker,” couldn’t even wait a half a year into

For almost two months, Panama has seen a national strike against privatization, mega-mining, and US imperialism. It is the country’s third period of mass civil unrest since 2022. Capital and the government have retaliated through police repression, persecution, and mass firings. Yet this has been unable to stifle widespread criticism of elected officials and mainstream

By now, the refrain “socialism or barbarism” has been worn down to the nub. The struggle for a more just and democratized economy and polity isn’t over, but for the most part, the ruling class has opted for barbarism. Of course, demands for something better persist and the movements trying to realize them continue to

Monday, June 9, marked one year since Emmanuel Macron’s surprise move to call snap elections to the National Assembly. It was a perilous move for the second-term president — ending four weeks later with a hung parliament in which his own camp was reduced to a minority. The debate on what actually pushed Macron to

“It only takes a handful of successful people to leave to decimate the city’s tax base,” billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman said to the Free Press on Wednesday. And he’s right. A small but obscenely wealthy faction of New Yorkers are threatening to leave the city if Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist candidate for

Congressional lawmakers have inserted a line into President Donald Trump’s new tax bill that would reward Wall Street firms with billions of dollars of new tax breaks when they load up companies with debt and proceed with worker pay cuts, factory closures, and mass layoffs, according to bill text reviewed by the Lever. The new

On Thursday, Spain’s center-left prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, broke ranks with other NATO leaders as he refused to commit to spending 5 percent of GDP on defense. Since taking office in January, Donald Trump has demanded a massive increase from the current 2 percent spending target, as part of his administration’s plans to scale back

In April, China purchased aluminum from Russia for the highest ever amount of $612.1 million, according to the data of the Chinese Statistical Service

Former colonial powers are still draining wealth, but this can end if the continent unites and nurtures partnerships built on respect, Ndileka Mandela has said

Brazil has launched artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives at the BRICS High Level Forum on AI, co-organised with China

The US expects complete alignment from Mexico.

During Chris Wright’s January 2025 confirmation hearing as secretary of energy, his home state senator, John Hickenlooper (D-CO), expressed concern about the pace of climate change. Wright agreed that climate change was a serious issue, citing his twenty-year career in diverse energy sectors, including renewables. “The solution to climate change is to evolve our energy

Reports that the US’s ‘bunker buster’ bombs could destroy Iran’s Fordow uranium facility are now in doubt

In the Arthur Conan Doyle story “The Adventure of Silver Blaze,” a key clue for Sherlock Holmes is the failure of a dog to bark when a famed racehorse was taken from his stable. That meant, Holmes surmised, that the abductor was someone known to the canine, not a stranger. What did not happen, rather

The “No Kings” protests last weekend were a landmark in the burgeoning movement against the destructive and authoritarian second Trump administration. The scale of the rallies was remarkable. Estimates vary from two to six million protesters around the country. Many of the protesters were older and more politically moderate than the typical attendees at other

Pashinyan's logic is absolutely unacceptable to any remotely patriotic Armenian, as it completely negates the existence of Artsakh as an integral part of every Armenian state over several millennia of its existence. Unfortunately for the Armenian people, this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his extremely damaging domestic and foreign policy.

Last week, the US Army announced the creation of its Detachment 201: Executive Innovation Corps, a new unit within the Army Reserve that will enlist tech executives as uniformed officers. Among the first few enlistees was Shyam Sankar, chief technology officer at Palantir, the trailblazer of Silicon Valley expansion into the military. Sankar was not

The country is about to ban the transit of people in key Russian border.

“More blacks, more dogs, more Irish, Mo Chara” read the posters that have been plastered all over London just the day before the trial of rap trio Kneecap’s Mo Chara. The signs are a call back to racist signs that adorned shops and boarding houses in the UK in the 1950s. The Irish language rap

NATO faces a deepening credibility crisis as corruption scandals, including rigged arms contracts and alleged intelligence leaks, expose systemic flaws. Internal divisions, unmet defense spending targets, and provocative expansion efforts, set against the Ukraine crisis, reflect the broader decline of Western legitimacy in a multipolar world.

Support for America’s two major political parties has been on the decline — and it’s only getting worse. Today political independents by far outnumber the ranks of either Democrats or Republicans. Up to two-thirds of Americans have reported in surveys that they think both parties do such a bad job that a third major party

The great theme of international affairs in the 21st century (so far) has been America’s failure to appreciate the implacable, ideological hostility of Russia, China, and Iran to the American-led world order. The “Russia reset” was laughable in retrospect, China’s admittance to the WTO, among other forms of international integration, did not moderate the CCP, and the JCPOA was never going to stop Iran from developing a nuke or otherwise being a sower of chaos across the Near East.  The common thread across different theaters has been an inability to recognize and appreciate the distinctly non-Western, non-liberal values according to which our adversaries operate. That Iran’s theocratic regime desires not peace with the West but perpetual conflict to legitimize itself should always have precluded the possibility of a nuclear deal except under the most stringent conditions. The Iranian regime’s unique combination of apocalyptic Shi’a theocracy, postcolonial Marxist anti-imperialism, and fascist-style authoritarianism necessitates a constant struggle against the Great Satan (America) and the Little Satan (Israel). Though many Westerners believe peace to be possible because governments such as Iran’s, despite violent rhetoric, must ultimately be concerned with matters like public health and economic growth, this epicly misses that the Islamic regime’s interests are far removed from that of the general population because the mullahs’ raison d’être is conflict with a decadent, capitalist, liberal-democratic West.  Bearing in mind that the mullahs’ aversion to normalized relations with America and Israel is structural rather than incidental, the United States faces a set of unpalatable options when it comes to Iran’s nuclear ambitions: (1) full-scale regime change that could entail the deployment of Americans to Iran, (2) attempts at another détente, likely to reproduce the present crisis in a few years, or (3) a policy of maximum pressure and, if necessary, targeted strikes to delay Iran’s acquisition of the bomb indefinitely. Only the third option is viable, yet it demands endurance for long-term, low-intensity conflict that the American public has never possessed. Beginning with the first option, American-sponsored full-scale regime change seems fantastical at the moment, though such wishful thinking reemerges every time protests break out in Tehran or Qom. Yet the truth is that the Islamic Republic has endured decades of unrest, crackdowns, and sanctions. The Green Movement of 2009, the fuel protests of 2019, and the women-led uprising after Mahsa Amini’s death in 2022 all prompted Western commentary about the regime’s imminent collapse, yet actual regime change seems unlikely as ever. There is simply no coherent political opposition capable of mounting a challenge to Ali Khamenei and the IRGC. Regime change would thus inevitably be a highly messy process that the US would probably become entangled with. Such a campaign would make Iraq and Afghanistan look modest by comparison. The second option, letting Iran get a bomb, is worse. A nuclear-armed Islamic Republic would likely unleash a cascade of proliferation across the region. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt have all flirted with nuclear ambitions in the past and would see an Iranian bomb as intolerable. Israel would face the nightmare scenario of a genocidally anti-Zionist regime gaining nuclear capabilities.  This leaves us with the third option: maintaining and intensifying the maximum pressure campaign begun under the first Trump administration, including limited strikes on essential Iranian nuclear facilities if an arrangement cannot be made with Khamenei. Such a policy would not resolve the decades-long conflict the US and Israel have had with Iran, but given the regime’s remarkable resilience and apparent longevity, it is the best we can hope for.  Even if the United States was to collaborate closely with Israel to destroy as much of Iran’s nuclear capacity and political/military leadership as possible, it would not change the long-term trajectory of Iran as a powerful, malign actor. The hard reality we face is that no matter how many deft operations Mossad can execute or bunker busters the US can drop, the threat from Iran is simply not going away because it is an oil-rich nation of 90 million whose sole political center of gravity is the mullahs and IRGC.  That the Iranian regime, regardless of its leadership, is committed to waiting out the US in the knowledge that Americans hate “forever wars” is the real strategic asymmetry Iran hopes to exploit. Even when it comes to the nuclear negotiations, it seems increasingly plausible that the Iranian regime seeks neither to fully give up their nuclear program nor acquire nukes soon, but rather use it as a bargaining chip indefinitely. This allows the religious hardliners to present themselves as battling the West while avoiding a nuclear showdown and forcing America to engage in a protracted struggle, which, in a generation, the American public may no longer have patience for. This isn’t a strategy that needs to work forever, but just long enough to frustrate the American voting public. I’m afraid this strategy will work. Despite many in the US national security establishment having argued for decades that we should attack Iran, whether for regime change or to stop nuclear proliferation, the truth is that Americans have minimal appetite for what they perceive as far-afield foreign entanglements. This is especially true of low-intensity wars, like the Cold War until the late 1980s, which seemed likely to go on forever. Both the far-left and far-right now see military engagement abroad as evidence of conspiracy or corruption, whether it’s the military-industrial complex, the Elders of Zion, or both driving America into endless conflict.  This discomfort with imperial maintenance is understandable and deeply American. We are a revolutionary republic that mistrusts standing armies and foreign entanglements. But, by the work of Providence, we have become a global power with friends, enemies, and borders to separate them around the world. Rome had Dacia and Germania; Britain had the Northwest Frontier and Suez; we have the Straits of Hormuz and Taiwan, the Gulf of Aden, and Eastern Europe. These are not places that threaten us directly, but that serve as the staging grounds for those who would. There is no scenario where China, Russia, or Iran acquire further power and do not use it to undermine or counteract American security and prosperity.  All of these factors considered, Iran’s determination to wait the US out, the infeasibility of regime change, and the limited tolerance of the American public for direct US intervention, mean that a strategy of maximum economic pressure and, if necessary, limited strikes on essential Iranian nuclear infrastructure is the only realistic plan of action. The remaining question, then, is whether or not the American people can be persuaded that a nuclear Iran would be so intolerable as to warrant another generation of muscular US engagement in the Middle East.

Brazil has taken up the rotating presidency of the BRICS bloc at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. As the grouping gears up for its annual meeting in Rio de Janeiro this July, the host nation is tasked with managing rising global tensions, partly fuelled by the protectionist trade policies of US President Donald Trump

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All this will leave Europe trailing behind for decades to come, particularly in comparison to Russia which is developing fully indigenous near-space interceptors for its Aerospace Forces (VKS) and China which is already flight-testing several next-generation prototypes.

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Zohran Mamdani has shocked the political establishment by turning the New York City mayoral race into a nail-biter. How has a thirty-three-year-old Muslim socialist gotten this close to heading the world’s most economically and politically important city? Some pundits have pointed to Zohran’s charisma and brilliant use of social media. Others have stressed the strength

Should the U.S. directly assist Israel’s destruction of Iran’s nuclear weapons program? The short answer is, to my mind, as a Christian realist, yes, but not with unqualified enthusiasm. Christian Realism never embraces war enthusiastically, only from grim necessity, hopefully without illusions, knowing that even success brings more problems, and likely tragedies. Nuclear weapons controlled by a not always rational theocracy whose foundational purpose is hatred of America, and Israel, is unacceptably dangerous. True, North Korea, whose regime hates America and often appears deranged, has nuclear weapons. And perhaps the U.S. should have acted against it before it had them. Complications with China were part of the equation. It is assumed that America can deter North Korea with our far greater fire power. North Korean communists as atheists presumably don’t want martyrdoms. Neither did Maoist China back in the day, nor did the Soviet Union. (In 1962 Fidel Castro, although atheist, was willing to precipitate nuclear war. Fanaticism can trump self-interest.)    Iran’s theocracy is unique for having repeatedly across decades openly aspired to Israel’s destruction. Far away, large America can possibly risk and deter Iranian nuclear threats. Nearby and geographically tiny Israel has little room for error. America cannot abide the destruction of an ally, much less another holocaust against the Jews, after our refrain of “never again.” Iran also looms over the Middle East and its oil. A nuclear Iran would presumably mean a nuclear Saudi Arabia, and maybe Egypt, among possibly others. The insanity in Iran began with its Islamic revolution in 1979, which not only overthrew the Shah but has murdered many thousands at home, armed terrorism abroad, and styled itself the third great revolution, after the French and Bolshevik. Fortunately, its brand of Islamism, limited to Shiites, has never spread very far. But its petrodollars have financed endless, lethal mischief. The fires of Iran’s revolution have been long dimming. Theocracy typically discredits religion, especially when as tyrannical as Iran’s, and some polls indicate a minority of Iranians now identify as Muslim. Perhaps only one third of Iranians are now seriously religious, and presumably few beyond them support the now stale 46-year-old revolutionary regime, whose 86-year-old supreme leader currently hides in a shelter. Despite his heated rhetoric, and advanced age, he is apparently shy about martyrdom. That supreme leader has for years threatened Israel with death. A former Iranian president often spoke of Israel’s annihilation as it relates eschatologically to the return of Shiite Islam’s messiah. That president seemed to believe it as a matter of faith. At this point, most of Iran’s theocrats and their spear carriers are likely operating on more earthly ideology and self-interest, which for them means hating Israel. Israel launched its current campaign again Iran to forestall an imminent nuclear weapon. Reputedly Israel cannot reach the deepest nuclear facilities. Or can it? Israel is a small but brave and brilliant nation that is endlessly creative. U.S. intervention is necessary to prevent Iran’s nukes if Israel cannot complete what it has begun. It’s hard to conceive there will ever be more favorable circumstances for Israel and the U.S. to destroy those facilities. Iran’s proxies are largely neutralized. Russia is busy in Ukraine. China almost certainly would not intervene. Iran is bereft of meaningful allies right now. So, if truly necessary, let’s act thoroughly. But let’s not pretend that the matter is easily concluded. Even if the nuclear facilities are destroyed, there will be repercussions. How will the Iranian regime respond? It’s a relatively wealthy nation of over 90 million people whose rulers are ruthless and sometimes creative. Will Iran foment direct terror against the U.S.? The 1986 U.S. airstrikes on Muammar Gaddafi’s Libya in response to his terrorism did not discourage him. In 1988 his agents blew Pan Am 103 out of the sky over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 259 people, including 190 Americans. Terror on that scale is not difficult for governments to orchestrate. Gaddafi stayed in power for another 23 years, committing countless more crimes. If Iran launched an ongoing terror campaign against the U.S., air strikes likely would not suffice. A ground campaign to overthrow the regime likely would be needed. How to occupy a nation of that size, several times larger than Iraq? We can all hope and pray that the destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities among other targets will encourage the theocracy’s overthrow. But will it? Saddam survived a dozen years after his calamitous Persian Gulf War defeat, and even then, had to be defeated again by Western forces, his own people unable to challenge his police state. Gaddafi, although widely hated, survived 40 years. The Assads, through terror, survived over 50 years. And if Iran’s mullahs fall, what will replace them? A military dictatorship? A restored monarchy? A democratic republic? Or chaos and civil war? The religious minority of many millions who still back the mullahs, and who now have all the guns, will not disappear. Will it accept rule by others? It’s hard to believe that a successor regime or nearly any situation could be any worse. But there are those who today claim that Saddam, Gaddafi, and the Assads were preferable to what followed. I disagree. But we should remember that rarely are vicious regimes easily replaced without vast disorder. Those tyrannies had made it their focus to destroy every parcel of civil society that enables a decent society. Rebuilding a nation from near scratch is always very hard. So is every kind of war, even if victorious. Dwight Eisenhower said, “every war is going to astonish you in the way it occurred, and in the way it is carried out.” Let’s be ready for astonishment. And, if absolutely necessary, let’s help Israel do this work. But there almost certainly will be nasty surprises ahead, even in the very best-case scenario. At the heart of Christian Realism is the constant expectation of unintended consequences, even with wise actions, and the need for humility. Our virtue and our knowledge are always finite. Only God knows the future. May He see us all through to a better future, with Iran governed by rulers who seek to help their own people rather than destroy other peoples. And let’s remember that God mercifully withholds from us knowledge of the future, as such knowledge might be unbearable, and deter us from what we must do.

The BRICS economic alliance is expanding as more countries join the push for de-dollarization. The Brazilian government, which currently presides over the alliance, announced that Vietnam would join BRICS as a “partner country.”

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There's a massive potential for escalation because Iran is a key member of several organizations of the rapidly growing multipolar world, including BRICS+ and the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization). Neither Russia nor China want to see Iran defeated or destabilized by a potential color revolution that could dissolve the country or turn it into yet another Western vassal.

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In April, a special three-hour session was held in the lower house of the Russian parliament, the Duma, exposing Satanism as a form of Western-backed “hybrid warfare” against the Russian State. MP Andrei Kartapolov, who heads the Duma’s Defense Committee, called Satanism “a direct threat to Russian statehood,” arguing that devil-worshippers in his otherwise saintly Orthodox Christian country were directly funded by the Western taxpayer. “Where are their books and posters printed, who pays for their concerts, shows, performances, the renting of halls, bars, clubs?” he asked. Uncle Sam does, apparently. Supposedly, there were 800,000 Satanist secret agents now active across Russia, compared to a mere 40,000 Orthodox priests – but only if you classed magicians, fortune-tellers, psychics and tarot-card readers as being ‘Satanists’, as opposed to simple stage-entertainers and businesspeople. Talk of the Devil Fewer MPs joined the meeting than expected, but Kartapolov explained this was only because politicians were “wary of signing up as open enemies of Lucifer” lest they end up being attacked by demons. To guard against this possibility, several Orthodox bishops attended too, alongside top military men, brandishing weapons both spiritual and temporal. Proceedings began with prayers to the Holy Spirit to “cleanse [attendees] from filth.” Bishop Pitirim of Skopin and Shatsk then opined that, as the West, from Napoleon to Hitler, had never managed to conquer Russia from the outside with tanks and troops, America and Europe had decided to destroy her from within instead by converting previously innocent citizens into occultists. Speakers were careful to link Satanism to two other key evils of modern Russia allegedly funded by the West, as well – Ukrainian Nazism and homosexuality. Orthodox priest Fyodor Lukyanov gave a presentation titled ‘Common Features of the LGBT Movement and the Satanic Movement,’ whilst another lecturer warned skeptics they had better remember how “German Nazism was also laughed at in the beginning” – the Nazis also often being popularly alleged to have enjoyed occultist sympathies. Significantly, the assembly began with a video showing activities of Ukraine’s famous Azov Battalion, which is often said to enjoy far-right sympathies, with a voiceover ranting about “Satanic ritual orgies” supposedly going on amongst Azov troops. Cult Fiction Last July, a similar meeting had been chaired by General Vladimir Shamanov, formerly a Chechen war commander, now an MP, at which his fellow MP Olga Timofeeva claimed that “occult forces have prevented the Duma from passing a law against this evil eight times already.” Timofeeva was incorrect: Satanist practices are already de facto illegal in Russia anyway, which initially seemed to render the Duma sessions pointless. One of Russia’s leading experts in religious cults, Alexander Dvorkin, criticized the meetings, saying that “As far as I know, Satanic organizations have already been recognized as extremist and banned” – as with the U.S. ‘Satanic Temple’ group in 2024, when the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office officially registered them as “undesirable” for posting info about how to donate to the Ukrainian war effort on their website. Dvorkin alleges the dummies in the Duma had no idea what Satanism actually was, saying the relevant Azov battalion troops were actually more likely to be neo-pagans and scoffing that crystal-ball-gazers and tarot-readers were not devil-worshippers at all. “If everything is called Satanism, then it turns into a [all-purpose] curse-word, which we use to call everything that we do not like,” Dvorkin said. Indeed so: but that is the whole point, as this makes accusations of ‘Satanism’ an excellent means of crushing dissent. Under Russian law, “displaying the symbols of extremism” is punishable by up to four years in prison. When such “symbols” are so loosely defined that they could potentially include wholly innocent things like a Halloween outfit, a book of Decadent-era poems employing Satan as a literary metaphor, or a horror movie DVD, then this is a great new way for the security services to ensure an easy prosecution. Demonizing Your Opponents Queer, pedo, Nazi, Satanist – all are just convenient smear-synonyms for ‘anti-Putin’ now, used to tar political opponents as the most morally repugnant offenders imaginable against whom any actions are justifiable. Worse, when aimed specifically against Ukrainians, such labels become an automatic validation for war and murder. In 2022, Andrei Kartapolov, the chief mover in April’s Duma session, had already published an article calling Ukraine a “witch’s cauldron” within which “neo-pagan cults” and Satanist covens with sinister names like “White Hammer,” “Great Fire,” and “The Grandchildren of Veles,” had been “openly using the runic trident and the Black Sun – symbols of the occult practices of the SS,” as well as their members having Hitler’s face and the Goat of Baphomet tattooed on their bodies. Kartapolov alleged there were now witchcraft shops operating brazenly in Kyiv, where sorceresses sold customers curses to place upon invading Russian troops, whilst “the oldest primordial Ukrainian god, who has been sleeping for centuries in the Dnieper hills,” had been awoken from his slumber to fight on the Azov Battalion’s side. Hearing this, Putin’s chief war-ally, de facto dictator of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov, called for the immediate “complete de-satanization” of Ukraine in the name of Islam as well as Orthodoxy. Former Russian PM Dmitrii Medvedev agreed, saying the ultimate goal of the Ukraine war was clear: not just to counter NATO, but “stop the Supreme Ruler of Hell, whatever name he uses – Satan, Lucifer, or Iblis.” How can you compromise when fighting Satan? You can’t: like his alleged ally Hitler, you just have to defeat him. So, the war must continue until Kyiv/Hell has fallen, no matter what the cost in blood or treasure. But how sincere is the Kremlin in such rhetoric, really? Not very. As part of Putin’s needs-must policy of setting convicts free if they agree to serve a term in the Russian military, several actual genuine Russian Satanists have been conscripted to fight on the side of God. This would include a cannibal murderer named Nikolai Ogolobyak, who in 2008 helped murder four innocent teenagers in a Satanic ritual before reportedly cutting off their heads and ripping out their hearts and tongues before eating them. Following six months fighting in Ukraine, Ogolobyak was pardoned, a free man. Given this fact, if the Putinistas really want to outlaw the state-backed enablers of devil-worshipping, maybe they should begin by arresting themselves?

BRICS member states have agreed a joint plan of action on the development of small and medium-sized enterprises in the countries of the association for 2025-2030 for the first time amid the tariff policy of the US President Donald Trump administration

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Several days in and Israel’s multi-domain offensive continues to pummel the theocratic regime of Iran. Tehran has, of course, responded, and costs—in treasure and blood—have been imposed against the Jewish state. In the grip of the resulting admixture of hope and apprehension and sorrow and elation I find it hard to not loosen my own grip and hope for the moon, imagining the collapse of the mullahs and the civilizational boon that might eventuate in consequence: the desiccation and final doom of the Iranian proxies arrayed against Israel and the wider West, the end of Arab-Israeli conflict, peace between Jews and Palestinians, and the rise of the Lion and the Sun over a free and flourishing Iranian people. Of course, this beautiful vision is, for now, and at best, a pleasant fiction—kumbaya. At worst, pursued at the wrong time, by the wrong people, in the wrong way, or with inordinate passion, it might be dangerous delirium. Israeli political and military leaders, who long ago learned utopian aspirations can get you killed, know this. They might gesture toward the beautiful vision as they signal to the Iranian people that this fight is not with them—they might, rightly, hope for it fervently as an indirect outcome—but their direct objectives in this fight are more limited: they just want to live. Soon after the attack kicked off, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made all of this clear. This operation, he asserted, is a “war of salvation,” not of choice. Making the case for the Iranian regime posing a clear and present danger, he cited not simply the old threats of Tehran’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs but, crucially, the recent hurried increase in pace, passion, and technological advancement with which the regime pursues both. With the dark aspirations of those responsible—directly and indirectly—for October 7th having failed, Tehran, Netanyahu insisted, has entered a new phase in its decades-long fight against Israel. Iran’s pursuit of either—to say nothing of both—nuclear or ballistic weapons, is an existential threat in light of which one fact must not be gainsaid: those who have called for the annihilation of the Jewish homeland must never be allowed the means of achieving it. The region’s most dangerous regime cannot be allowed to have the world’s most dangerous weapons. This just makes good sense. When an enemy proclaims its desire to destroy you, you should believe them. The degree to which you believe them depends on how you assess their actual capability to do so and the credibility of their desire to do so. The latter can be grokked by what they say and, most importantly, what they do and have done. There is no reason to canvass here the actions and rhetoric that, over the decades, and in recent years especially, have clearly communicated Tehran’s credible desire to destroy Israel as soon as it is able. This credible desire proves two errors. First, it is wrong to insist that Israel’s attack is preventative rather than preemptive. This distinction is important. Preemption is striking an enemy who is clearly on the verge of attacking you. A preventative strike is most often seen as attacking an enemy who does not pose an immediate threat to prevent them from posing a future one. The idea that preemption can be morally or legally permissible finds sympathy among more than a few observers of international affairs. The moral or legal permissibility of preventative attacks has fewer champions. Netanyahu was gesturing to both the “obvious” and the “immediate” nature of the Iranian threat when he outlined why Iran is a clear and present—imminent—danger. The Mullahs and their nuclear and ballistic missile programs are like a man who has tried to kill you multiple times in the past and who proclaims his intent to do so again as he runs across the room to pick up a gun. To suggest that he is not a clear and imminent threat during that interval in which he is running unarmed seems ridiculous. Still, many keen observers insist Israel’s attack is merely preventative, and therefore immoral. Some say worse, calling Israel’s actions “naked aggression” and “unprovoked.” These latter claims are as repugnant as they are stupid and either intentionally ignore or fail to understand recent history. Indeed, all the bother concerning whether Israel’s attack is preemptive or preventative is probably misplaced. The attack is neither. It is really a counterstrike in a fight that Iran launched long ago, most recently on an October morning two years ago. The less obnoxious insistence that the Iranians are not near enough actually acquiring a means to destroy Israel to warrant the Israeli escalation is an argument that reasonable people can debate. But, as with the running man, how much luxury can really be afforded? The man is running to the gun. Iran is running to the bomb. Neither will stop unless stopped. Even the IAEA has admitted Iran’s non-compliance with inspections. We cannot know exactly where they are in the process of acquiring the world’s worst weapons. The moment Iran has the bomb, the opportunity to attack them is past. Iranian nuclear immunity would pose an existential threat the moment it was achieved. So, it must never be achieved. Israel’s strike is every bit a spoiling attack as any strike can be. This is not to claim omniscience. It is to hedge bets when getting the calculus wrong threatens harms that cannot be endured. Netanyahu knows that “the hardest decision any leader has to face is to thwart a threat before it materializes.” Hear in this the echo of the late Golda Meir who similarly asserted that “a leader who doesn’t hesitate before he sends his nation into battle is not fit to be a leader.” But Netanyahu also understands that deliberation and patience can fester into wishful thinking and the temptation to dither in the face of the obvious. He recalled the Western powers who “paralyzed by the horrors of World War One,” closed “their eyes and ears to all the warning signs” of the rise of the Hitlerian nightmare. The payoff of their efforts to avoid war at all costs was the costliest war in all of history. Lessons learned, Netanyahu recalled the Talmudic injunction—which does not stand in contradiction with biblical wisdom—that if an enemy comes to kill you, you ought to rise and kill him first. This has proved not just wisdom for self-preservation, but the mindset of responsible sovereignty. Secondly, in light of Iran’s credible threat to destroy Israel when able, those observers who bloviate about this not being America’s war are sleepwalking. Never mind that Iran regularly calls for the death of not just Israel—Little Satan—but also of America—the Great Satan. A nuclear Iran would soon be a threat far beyond its own region. We have already seen the havoc a few proxy militias can cause to global order and international trade with a handful of rudimentary weapons. Imagine the havoc they could cause with dirty bombs and small-scale nuclear devices. There are those on the political right who whine about how an Israeli attack on Iran will lead to piles of American dead in bases across the region. Maybe, and we should prepare against that possibility. But what these doomsayers forget is that Iran has been killing Americans for decades and will do so again as soon as they are able. Israel’s actions are protecting those very Americans being threatened by Iran. Israel is on the outer perimeter of American security. It is in our interests that a fight is brought to Iran to keep it from becoming a nuclear Iran, against whom a fight cannot be brought. It is in our interests, therefore, to support Israel in bringing this fight to them. Conditions being what they are, this does not mean that American boots must tread Iranian dirt. It does mean that we should support Israel sufficiently that, at a minimum, they can degrade Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic capabilities sufficiently enough to compel—or we can say persuade—the Mullahs to return to the negotiations table, for the first time in good faith, and to accept a set of conditions that make as certain as rationally possible that Iran will never have the capability of fulfilling its fever dream of destroying the Jewish people. Backstopping allies rightly fighting for their legitimate interests and ours does not have to lead to a repeat of every bad outcome to every previous choice ever made. One final thought. Much has been made of Israel’s extraordinary foresight and patience in planning for this attack. It has, by many accounts, been decades in the making. Some Israeli commentators point back to 2005, when Iran’s then-new president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, articulated his genocidal vision for the Jewish future. Describing Isreal as a “disgraceful blot” that should be “wiped off the face of the earth” he ratified old hatreds of the Jewish state, severing any hoped-for continuity with his predecessor, Muhammad Khatami, who, arguably represented at least a mild thaw in relations with Israel, and the West more generally. Ever since, if not well before, Israel has been preparing for precisely what we’ve seen unfold these last several days. These considerations reveal what I find to be a startling truth. I think here of Douglas Murray and his essential new book On Democracy and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization. In it, Murray recalls that groups like Hamas will often say that the reason they believe they will be victorious against the West is that our love of life is our great weakness. In contrast, they love death—and this is how they will prevail. It seems to me that these last few days, indeed, every day since October 7, 2023, expose the lie of such claims. Through the advantage Israel took of the multiple decades they had to prepare for the eventuality of this attack, they showed what a zeal for life looks like and how it manifests in political action. Their inventiveness, their audacity, will, and resolve stands in stark contrast to the Mullahs, who had just as much time to learn to build the capacity to defend the things they love but instead focused only on destroying the things they hate. The lopsided nature of the early returns on this fight suggests that one ethic does better than the other. The Ayatollah and his goons have had every opportunity to build flourishing states seeking the order, justice, and peace of their own people. Instead, they’ve spent hundreds of billions on nuclear programs, on arming death cults to wage war against Jews, and on colonizing as much of the Levant and greater Middle East as they can encompass within their tentacles. The manner of Hamas’ rule in the Gaza strip shows only that these proxy whores have learned well the lessons of their pimps. See, says the Lord, I have set before you life and death. Choose life. Israel, the very existence of the state, is a reminder that life has to be fought for. They are fighting for it. We should continue to help them to victory. We should close with a paraphrase of Golda Meir: “We will only have peace with [our enemies] when they love their children more than they hate us.”

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Espionage, old as war itself, has always occupied a morally ambiguous position. Referenced in the book of Joshua, Christians have long struggled to apply clear moral principles to espionage. While Just War Theory as articulated by St. Thomas Aquinas offers some clarity in this regard, it falls short of addressing the moral complexities of espionage in the 21st century, specifically declaring espionage, the problem of deception, and the targeting of non-combatants, all areas where further scholarship is necessary. St. Thomas Aquinas is arguably the first Christian theologian to have expressed a systematic, Christian view of war based on Church Tradition and Sacred Scripture. In Part II, Question 40, Article 1, he lays out three principles for jus ad bellum, or the conditions under which a state can legitimately declare war. These are: (1) that the state declaring war must have legitimate authority to do so; (2) that the state has a just cause; and (3) that the state has a rightful intention. A rightful intention, as St. Thomas Aquinas put it, is not “motives of aggrandizement, or cruelty, but with the object of securing peace, of punishing evildoers, and of uplifting the good.” No war can be called just absent any of these conditions. However, while these principles have been consistently applied to various conflicts throughout history, they cannot be applied to the spying of today. The primary difficulty lies with the fact that countries do not declare their intent to engage in espionage as they declare war. For espionage to be effective there can be no start or end date. Espionage is an ongoing process meant to provide a base of knowledge by which a state can identify threats as or before they emerge. As espionage is necessarily an ongoing process, the second two principles for jus in bellum, namely, just cause and rightful intention, cannot be conclusively applied. Aquinas relies on St. Augustine when defining what constitutes a just cause. “A just war is wont to be described as one that avenges wrongs, when a nation or state has to be punished, for refusing to make amends for the wrongs inflicted by its subjects, or to restore what it has seized unjustly.” Some intelligence-gathering activity responds to wrongs inflicted on a state’s subjects. For example, following 9/11, the Patriot Act was passed, enlarging the government’s abilities to engage in intelligence gathering activities. However, it should be noted that this was an increase, not the commencement of intelligence gathering meant to prevent terror attacks. Given that espionage is mostly preventative, the principle of just cause is not well suited to an analysis of spying. Distinctions can be made between espionage intended to protect innocent citizens, espionage meant to maintain order and uphold governments, and espionage meant to protect corrupt regimes. However, the distinction between maintaining order and safeguarding corrupt regimes is not always clear. The same issue applies in determining right intention. The preventative nature of espionage means right intention of securing peace, punishing evildoers, and promoting the common good often does not apply. Intelligence gathering occurs in peace as well as war and, when discovered, is seen as an act of aggression. In addition to the problems with applying jus ad bellum principles to espionage, there are also issues with the jus in bello considerations, or right conduct in war. These principles were developed after Aquinas; however, St. Thomas Aquinas specifically addresses deception in warfare, which is particularly relevant in espionage. Aquinas distinguishes between soldiers concealing their purpose from the enemy in a campaign of war and soldiers or states lying or breaking promises. Concealment is perfectly acceptable in warfare – God Himself instructed Joshua to lay ambushes for the city of Hai in Joshua 8:2, and Esther hides her Jewish identity from King Xerxes to save her people. Lying and breaking promises, however, are intrinsically immoral. Espionage blurs the distinction between the two while relying heavily on both. Is it a lie to assume a false identity to infiltrate a terror group, or is it concealment? Is it a lie to give false information about oneself or something else, or is it concealment? Intelligence gathering relies more on SIGINT (signal intelligence) and less on HUMINT (human intelligence, i.e. spies in the field) than it did in the past. However, recent intelligence failures, such as the October 7th attack in Israel, have demonstrated the crucial role of HUMINT. Thus, this distinction remains foundational to morality in espionage. Finally, although not explicitly stated by Aquinas, Just War Theory in the Christian tradition makes an important distinction between the just treatment of combatants and non-combatants in war. Non-combatants may never be directly targeted in war, even if they are unintentionally harmed in war. Combatants, on the other hand, can be intentionally killed in war. Espionage does not make this distinction between directly targeting combatants and non-combatants in harmful ways like opening mail, blackmailing, recording conversations, etc. While not death (and thus not as morally grave), all of these take a moral toll on innocent civilians. While just war theory makes room for innocents dying in a siege of a fortress, for example, there is a difference between innocents dying in a siege and innocents being spied upon. Despite these issues with the application of Just War Theory to contemporary espionage, Christians should not throw the baby out with the bathwater. Intelligence gathering poses moral challenges that Just War Theory alone cannot resolve; nevertheless, it is an essential part of statecraft and of war in the 21st century. Just War principles should be the basis for a new systematic approach to understanding morality in espionage. As the world secularizes questions of politics and morality, it is the role of the Church and Christian communities to take these questions to the Cross.

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Both school leaders and their constituents need to step back from strategic plans, assessment devices, external reviews, competitive rankings, diversity definitions, and formulaic mission statements for the sake of posing straightforward questions about vision and effectiveness. Imagine that a mother and a father, looking out for the best interests of their son or daughter, are attracted by a church-affiliated school. Appreciating this school’s commitment to nurturing each child’s whole self, these parents seek answers to such questions as these: Given that this institution’s raison d’être is the development of each student’s body, soul, and intellect, are this school’s promises being realized? Do its programs, including required chapel services and classes in religious education, not only meet high standards but also enable all students to reach their full potential? Most honest observers of schools, both secular and religious, would acknowledge a gap between what’s sought and what’s regularly accomplished. Which is where those of us who care about raising up young people as beneficiaries and trustees of the treasures of Western civilization might proffer a notion: In thinking about these little educational platoons, consider invoking some concepts from the world of political theory. Which balance of individual, community, and nation is best for the commonweal? Which arrangement of order, justice, and liberty is most propitious both for the good of each citizen and for the general welfare? Conservative liberalism is a phrase that connotes both a realistic appraisal of human nature and a hopeful approach to human possibility. At its center, this political outlook incorporates a liberal understanding of fundamental human rights, including freedom of speech, freedom of association, and freedom of religion. It stands for equality before the law and equality before our Creator. It embraces equal opportunity and basic fairness. It acknowledges—indeed it celebrates—the right of all citizens to rise and to make something of themselves. Conservative liberals also recognize that habits of moral excellence are necessary if a free republic is to prosper. As Benjamin Franklin averred, “Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom.” Freedom succeeds when influenced by habits of the heart that incline citizens toward temperance and patience, toward justice and mutual respect. Conservative liberalism is bounded and informed by tradition, which comprises the accretions of practical wisdom and worthwhile experience over time. And prescription—long-established, authoritative custom—is ever open to prudent reform. The most salubrious option for the Republic, conservative liberalism is also the most fitting and helpful, the most workable and inspiring, stance for academic institutions today. In fact, what I have in mind in relation to schools is exactly what New Whiggery extols in respect of the polity at large. Within the limits of civility, students must be free to raise questions and to voice doubts. Pupils should enjoy freedom of expression, necessary for academic inquiry and forming reasoned positions. In no school is either militant woke fundamentalism or militant Christian fundamentalism desirable as either policy or practice. Within the shared setting of intellectual inquiry, the atmosphere should be conducive, as the philosopher Michael Oakeshott says, to conversation, which needs to be respectful, charitable, patient, nonviolent, noncoercive—and free. Hence each school—like the best colleges—must have a liberal grounding. At the same time, each school should make it clear what it holds to be true belief and right conduct. Church schools strike me as the freest of all. Within their walls, students and teachers may openly affirm both Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection and the writings of C. S. Lewis. At the best schools, no ideology is imposed, no rigid conformity enforced. The problem that arises, however, is the poor fit—sometimes appearing as friction, sometimes as disconnect—between inner freedom and outer structure, between individual liberty and institutional tradition. Church schools have much to offer, but they have trouble meshing church and school. The best way for Christian schools to overcome this problem is to teach the ancient virtues, which can function as ball bearings between the inner, liberal ring of school life and the outer, conservative ring of institutional tradition. But how can virtue be taught? “Teaching” is defined as helping students to learn. In relation to the virtues, that function implies learn in the strong sense of becoming fixed in mind, heart, and will—for life: a tall order, perhaps an impossible demand. In his Grammar of Assent, John Henry Newman appears to be grappling with exactly this issue when he distinguishes real assent from merely notional assent. The former is what teachers of the virtues are hoping to bring about: an apprehension of realities that are “concrete,” that make “an impression on the mind which nothing abstract can rival.” In fact, the goal in teaching the virtues is to move instruction from the notional, which results in nodding agreement with abstractions, to the real, which is rooted in lived experience, in students’ daily lives. Real beliefs, Newman says, give to persons strength of will and character, confidence, seriousness, and energy. They “have the power of the concrete upon the affections and passions.” Their “moral and imaginative properties” excite the mind. They comprise not only what is true but also “what is beautiful, useful, admirable, heroic.” They lead the way “to actions of every kind, to the establishment of principles, and the formation of character.” What these ideas mean in practice is that education in the virtues stands the greatest chance of success when it occurs in the interstices of our charges’ lives—in, with, and under (to adapt the Lutheran prepositions about the Real Presence) the customary claims on pupils’ attention. Then students will perceive and, we hope, truly take to heart the meaning and worth of what is taught. Of course, teachers must begin by defining and explaining both “virtue” and each particular virtue. Then teachers might guide discussions of the virtues, including their richness and mutual dependence, in history, literature, and film. Teachers can also lead their pupils to deepen their understanding of the virtues through an examination of their complications and corruptions. Before long, students should have a heightened awareness of the presence of good—and bad—habits in their own lives. Most of their activities may not be immediately cognizable as “moral”; they may be seen, on the surface at least, as nonmoral. Students will probably not think of writing, for instance, as implicating the virtues. But in such practices the virtues abound. What is notable about these examples is that they represent major activities on students’ part, practices that students are already committed to and concerned about. Thus these cases draw students into the habit of discerning the meaning, worth, and applicability of the virtues in the midst of their daily tasks and assignments. Moreover, students’ formation in the virtues is effected and enhanced through immersion in such explicitly moral practices as honor, which entails loyalty to a community of trust. In various ways, students should grasp what virtues mean and what goods they accomplish. Increased familiarity will be obtained not only by way of explanations and examples but also—and principally—through students’ exercise of their own intellectual and moral strengths. Gradually, to cite the key terms of a familiar educational method, pupils should become better at noticing and naming the virtues. Thus students will move in their learning from dependence to independence, as the weight of responsibility shifts from teacher to pupil. At the same time, this educational strategy advances from deductive learning, starting with definitions, which are necessarily abstract, to inductive learning, which is rooted in students’ experiences. In this way, pupils become more fully and personally occupied with mastering the traits of excellence. In brief: instruction, example, and exercise together. That’s how people learn anything, whether it’s reading, math, writing, dancing, tennis, medicine, drawing, carpentry, chemistry, or philosophy. The approach of my new book, Teaching the Virtues, is traditional in its outlook, realistic in its assessment of human nature, and practical in its procedure. It construes the virtues not as detached and lofty but as embedded and grounded. Bereft of a clear framework of meaning, the virtues are blind. In its main features, therefore, my strategy differs from the ways that character education has been taught in the public schools over the last century or more. A church school is different principally because it offers a structure that incorporates what James Davison Hunter calls “thick normative meanings.” In these academic settings, the most important good habit is piety, which is the key orienting trait. Embedded in the school’s liturgy and theology, the virtues take on meaning and real force. As Newman writes, these habits will give strength to the subject’s character and will; they will bolster confidence and impart energy. They will become truths to live by. Virtuous people will be humble, grateful, and generous. I may not recognize these attributes in myself, but I have known persons consistently marked by these traits. In every case, these women and men were the sort who recognized their need for true authority. Like General George C. Marshall, they have been aware of their individual responsibility but not of their complete personal autonomy. Thus, like Marshall, many of them have sincerely recited the Collect for the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity (Book of Common Prayer, 1928): Lord, we pray thee that thy grace may always prevent [precede] and follow us, and make us continually to be given to all good works, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Israel’s attacks on Iran’s nuclear programme may mark the start of a long and drawn-out global conflict

The story of Balaam the prophet is famous among Christians for the episode of the talking donkey. But Jews remember it for another reason: it’s the story of a Gentile prophet hired by a Gentile king to curse the Israelites, only to have the curses turn into blessings on his lips—not just once or twice, but thrice.  And the LORD met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth… Balaam’s failed curses symbolize the nations’ futile attempts to eradicate a people selected by God for a special destiny—a stubborn, stiff-necked, and indestructible people—which is why, when the time came to choose the name of a daring military strike on Iran, the Israel Defense Forces lifted a Hebrew term from Balaam’s first prophecy: am ke-lavi (עם כלביא), or “lion-like nation.” Given the scope of the strike and the risks involved, this term—officially translated as “Rising Lion” in English—was a perfect fit. Behold, the people shall rise up as a great lion, and lift up himself as a young lion: he shall not lie down until he eat of the prey, and drink the blood of the slain. (Numbers 23:24) The details are still coming out, but the audacity of the operation is unmistakable: a complex strike on dozens of targets ranging from nuclear and military infrastructure to top military leaders like Major General Hossein Salami, head of the Revolutionary Guard. “We struck at the heart of Iran’s nuclear enrichment program…,” Prime Minister Netanyahu said in an English language video. “We targeted Iran’s main enrichment facility at Natanz. We targeted Iran’s leading nuclear scientists working on the Iranian bomb. We also struck at the heart of Iran’s ballistic missile program.”  Time will tell whether the damage is extensive enough to end Iran’s nuclear ambitions; at this point, the operation is still ongoing. Calling it a “decisive moment in our history,” Netanyahu vowed to continue the strikes as long as it takes. The Trump administration initially went out of its way to disclaim any connection to the attack. Hours beforehand, Trump hinted that a strike “could very well happen” but advised against it, since a US-Iran deal was “fairly close.” It could spark a “massive conflict,” he warned. If there was any doubt about Trump’s position, Secretary of State Marco Rubio came out immediately to say that Israel had taken “unilateral action” and that America wasn’t involved.  By the next morning, however, with evidence of the damage now visible, Trump changed his tone, lauding the strike and warning Iran’s leaders to make a deal “before there is nothing left.” Posting on Truth Social, Trump pointed out that the attack came one day after the expiration of the 60-day period he had given Iran’s leaders to conclude a new nuclear agreement—an announcement he had made on April 12. Subsequent reports posit that Trump’s earlier reticence, including his reported urgings that Netanyahu hold off on a military strike, were all part of an elaborate ruse. Shaking his fist in a bunker somewhere, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei warned that Israel will face “severe punishment.” Presumably, the US will work with Israel and other allies to deflect an Iranian counterstrike. Given the smoldering state of Iran’s military, it’s not clear how effective a counterstrike will be, but Israeli officials have instructed citizens to prepare for one anyway.  Given America’s superior power and direct interests, Trump’s reluctance to lead may seem odd given his previous track record—but it fits a larger pattern. Successive US presidents have been unwilling to confront the Islamic theocracy directly, preferring drawn-out negotiations and finger-wagging to kinetic action. Fears of escalation and “wider war” have loomed large in American minds since at least George W. Bush, even though the Islamic Republic has been waging unprovoked wars against America, Israel, and Arab states in the name of an apocalyptic ideology it wants to export to the world. These wars have caused immense suffering, but Americans have mostly tried to look the other way.  Israel hasn’t had the luxury of that position, knowing that military power alone keeps the ayatollahs and their proxies from overrunning the Jewish state. Having lopped off or wounded Iranian tentacles in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, the IDF finally decided to strike the head of the octopus when intelligence revealed that Iranian scientists were advancing their nuclear weapons program behind the scenes—and when America, even Trump’s America, dragged its feet.  This isn’t the first time Israel finds itself in such a position. In the 1980s, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein had a secret nuclear weapons program; in the 2000s, it was Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. In both cases a US president demurred, and in both cases an Israeli prime minister took matters into his own hands. Looking back, one can only imagine the disasters averted as a result.  Thankfully, the Trump administration, though unwilling to lead the charge, appears committed to seeing it through. Certainly the second-best way to prevent foreign wars is to help trusted allies stop unrepentant warmongers when the moral and strategic analysis is clear. (Even better to take the lead ourselves.) Given the ayatollahs’ long rap sheet of religious terrorism, human rights abuses (including against their own citizens), and attempts to attain a nuclear bomb, the analysis here couldn’t be clearer. Decades of active effort to destroy Israel and destabilize the Near East means that every missile and drone directed against the Islamic Republic’s war machine is justified.  Once again, Israel made a decision no one wanted to make. The cost may be high—the next few weeks will be fraught for Jewish and non-Jewish Israelis alike—but this nation of lions decided, and should be commended on behalf of us all.

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“No more war. War never again.” — Pope Paul VI, United Nations General Assembly, 1965 In an age of drones, dossiers, and deterrence, it is striking that one of the most persistent voices for peace comes from a country with no army. Yet, counterintuitively, the Holy See has a storied diplomatic record vis-à-vis international organizations going back to the late 19th century. In 2025, as the war between Russia and Ukraine ground on with no clear resolution, the Holy See quietly signaled its willingness to host or facilitate negotiations. Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Matteo Zuppi in 2023 to lead a renewed “mission of peace,” visiting Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington in an effort not to impose terms but to offer moral clarity and a ‘neutral’ mediator. Although largely ignored by the great powers, the Vatican’s intervention recalled a diplomatic vision that predates the United Nations and liberal internationalism. This tradition rests upon the work of Pope Leo XIII and Jacques Maritain, and was perhaps best articulated by Pope Paul VI, whose 1965 address to the United Nations remains among the most compelling moral interventions in modern diplomacy. Taken together, these figures reveal a form of Catholic diplomacy­ that is neither an extension of coercive power nor an expression of passive neutrality but instead a countercultural mode of political engagement rooted in restraint. It was Pope Leo XIII, who led the Catholic Church from 1878 to 1903, who oversaw the papacy’s transformation from a territorial power into a moral voice in global affairs, marking a turning point in the Catholic political imagination. Stripped of the Papal States after Italian unification in 1870, the Vatican was forced to confront the collapse of its temporal sovereignty. Rather than retreat, Pope Leo responded by recasting the Church’s role in international life, not as a state among states, but as a juridical and spiritual conscience beyond them. His encyclicals, Rerum Novarum, Immortale Dei, and Sapientiae Christianae, forged a new grammar of Catholic diplomacy rooted in natural law and centered on the irreducible dignity of the human person. Maritain (1882-1973) did not conceive of Catholic diplomacy as a vehicle for religious influence, but as a principled affirmation that political stability depends on deeper moral foundations. For him, diplomacy was not the assertion of confessional power, but the expression of a vision in which human dignity, justice, and peace are treated as prior to interest or ideology. In an age increasingly defined by technocratic realism and strategic fatigue, his example recalls a form of statecraft that is not idealistic in the pejorative sense, but civilizational in its seriousness. “The human person,” Maritain wrote, “is ordained directly to God as to its absolute ultimate end. Its direct ordination to God transcends every created common good.” What distinguishes Vatican diplomacy is not only its theological basis but its historical posture. Unlike secular states, the Vatican rarely negotiates from a position of economic leverage or military power. Instead, its influence stems from a sustained reservoir of symbolic authority rooted in moral continuity, historical consciousness, and a long-standing institutional presence within the ethical framework of the international order. As a non-aligned, supranational actor, the Vatican is uniquely capable of crossing boundaries traditional diplomacy cannot. Its envoys are usually priests or bishops whose authority derives not from national interest but from pastoral obligation. This foundation enables the Vatican to participate credibly in areas of conflict, ideological polarization, and diplomatic paralysis, drawing legitimacy from its sacramental vocation and institutional continuity. The Church’s understanding of diplomacy is underwritten by its theology of the human person. As Leo XIII and Maritain argued, human dignity is not a concession of the state but a reflection of divine order. This uniquely places moral constraints on political will and frames international order as a space of ethical responsibility. Yet Vatican diplomacy is not immune to failure. The 1933 Reichskonkordat signed between the Holy See and Nazi Germany remains a source of enduring controversy. Intended to protect the Church’s rights within the Third Reich, the treaty was seen by many as a legitimization of Hitler’s regime. While some Vatican officials hoped to positively influence Germany from within, the agreement inadvertently silenced Catholic opposition during the crucial early years of Nazi consolidation, scandalizing the very principles of their diplomacy. This episode reveals a tension at the heart of Vatican diplomacy: the risk of moral compromise in exchange for the preservation of its institutions. When diplomacy is too cautious, it may appear complicit; when it is too prophetic, it may lose access altogether. The Reichskonkordat remains a sobering reminder that even diplomacy grounded in theology must wrestle with prudence, realism, and the danger of moral compromise.  At its best, Vatican diplomacy reflects a political theology of peace: the belief that international order should mirror the justice, restraint, and solidarity that define divine order—an ideal echoed in Catholic social teaching and challenged by the erosion of mutual responsibility in contemporary global politics. In an era of geopolitical volatility and transactional statecraft, the Vatican’s quiet insistence on peace as a spiritual vocation is not a weakness, but a testament to its enduring witness. It reminds the world that diplomacy is not just strategy but an act of moral stewardship. It remains to be seen if Pope Leo XIV will pursue a more assertive diplomatic presence in geopolitical affairs.

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The growth in South-South trade and investment is not a short-term aberration, but rather a long-term trend with significant implications for investment decisions and portfolio allocation. According to BCG, South-South trade is projected to expand 3.8% annually through 2033

Coordinated by the Brazilian Ministry of Education, the BRICS-NU International Governance Council oversees the expansion of member countries and participating institutions

Bolivia having been welcomed as a partner nation within the BRICS economic alliance, marks a major milestone in its foreign policy. President Luis Arce emphasises the strategic significance of the country’s integration into the bloc

President Fujimori’s sterilisation drive killed a woman in the 1990s. Her trial shows democracy is again backsliding

Washington DC is desperate to include the troubled F-35 in arms deals with Delhi, but India is reluctant to waste money on a jet with such a disastrous track record. The Su-57E and the source code (that France refuses to share) offered by Russia just made this virtually impossible.

US military industrial complex tacitly admits its failure in Ukraine.

Keir Starmer announces that Britain is moving to a state of “war-fighting readiness”.

The international trafficking response was scattered from day one. Could US funding cuts force unity at last?

The Trump effect is pushing Colombia to look beyond the US, in search of partners who could finance and provide new trading and investment opportunities

'BRICS Plus' cooperation mechanism can help accelerate the Global South's transition to clean energy

In her office located at the Tianjin Pilot Free Trade Zone, 36-year-old Russian entrepreneur Svetlana Olkhovikova, dressed in a cream-colored suit, gently sipped a matcha latte while checking orders from her business partners in Russia and Uzbekistan...

Ukraine’s expulsion of Hungarian diplomats over a Transcarpathia spy scandal has escalated tensions, with Hungary halting minority rights talks. This rift reflects broader ethnopolitical strains with neighbors like Poland and Romania, which goes to show that the Ukraine’s ultranationalism is a problem well beyond Russian-Ukrainian issues.

This is only the tip of the iceberg of all retaliatory strikes that were also "subtly" announced by Russian negotiators. In the meantime, the Neo-Nazi junta continues to demonstrate its terrorist nature.

The issue was considered the "greatest achievement" of the working group. Their annex to the Declaration of Ministers of Communications includes considerations on the international regulation of the resource in question

London is launching an irrational bellicose campaign amid current tensions with Moscow.

The South American country has an opportunity to be part of the emerging multipolar world.

Following a series of successful virtual meetings exceeding two thousand registrations, BRICS youth is preparing for next week's Summit, where elected guest observers from the seminars will take place

Ethiopia took part in the #BRICS Tourism Ministerial Meeting held in Brasilia. On the occasion, Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Brazil, Ambassador Leulseged Tadesse said tourism is one of the top priorities of the Ethiopian 10-Year Development Plan

Harvansh Chawla, Founder and Managing Partner of K.R. Chawla & Co. Advocates, has been appointed as the Chairman of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Malaysia is seeking further clarification from BRICS on the framework and future direction of its newly acquired partner country status, as the grouping of emerging economies continues to define its internal mechanisms

Gathering in Brasilia brings officials together to strengthen partnerships, share best practices, and drive innovation in technical training

The laughable "defense" review which posits that the UK can fight Russia and China simultaneously is not even the worst component of London's increasingly delusional foreign policy. This includes the "Perfidious Albion's" desire to ensure nuclear escalation in the NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian conflict. Namely, during a "Strategy of the Rook: UK interests in the Black Sea" panel at a recent Black Sea Security Forum in Odessa, British Colonel Richard Kemp (ret.) argued that the UK should "help" the Neo-Nazi junta to "restore its nuclear arsenal".

After diplomatic failure due to Ukrainian and European belligerence, Washington is becoming less involved in Russian-Ukrainian talks.

Moscow promises to hand over 6,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers unilaterally.

In light of the global scenario, the Brazilian BRICS presidency proposes concrete pathways for a fairer multilateralism. By aligning its actions with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the group demonstrates that it is not just about defending the Global South but about offering global solutions based on equity, cooperation, and shared responsibility

To access investment opportunities effectively, one has to be more active and thematic as opposed to passive, changing the investing playbook of recent decades

Brasil leads 7th Meeting of BRICS Working Group on Polar and Ocean Science and Technology

The timing of these terrorist attacks indicates that they were well coordinated with the drone swarm attacks all across Russia, particularly in the vicinity of airbases, including those housing nuclear-capable strategic aviation. The Neo-Nazi junta seems to be particularly proud of this "achievement", despite the fact that such attacks can cause an escalation of unimaginable proportions, as these assets are part of Russia's massive nuclear triad.

Trump’s upcoming June 2025 military parade, coinciding with his 79th birthday, sparks debate over US democratic erosion. Costing $45M, the event highlights executive overreach amid declining global soft power. It is also the culmination of decades of American Presidents bearing dictator-like powers—only this time the Emperor has no clothes.

Recent sabotage against bridges and airbases show the terrorist nature of the Kiev regime.

Delivery of Taurus missiles to Ukraine will affect the peace process.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance and initiatives to drive development and reduce inequalities through technological innovation are top priorities for Brasil's BRICS presidency in 2025

In an exclusive interview with the BRICS Brasil Communications Team, Ambassador Leulseged Tadese Abebe unfolds themes such as cooperation in agriculture and tourism among the group’s countries

One of the promising venues of research related to BRICS is the application of international best practices among the leading regional arrangements and multilateral organizations in rendering the bloc’s operation more effective

The event “BRICS: Transformative Force,” held at the University of Brasilia, brought together civil society representatives, government officials, and national and international experts, reinforcing the importance of multilateralism and representation in global economic decision-making

Tensions in the Baltic Sea escalate as NATO’s growing presence, including Finland and Estonia’s security agreement and potential Gulf of Finland blockade, threatens Russian interests like key ports and energy infrastructure. This shift has prompted Russia to assert its presence more forcefully, as evidenced by its Baltic Fleet’s ‘Safety of Navigation’ exercise.

The Serbian government should certainly work with Russian authorities to ensure this issue is resolved as soon as possible. The matter of relations with the Kremlin is not only an issue of historical and emotional ties, but also very real and current Serbian national interests.

American intelligence is running out of international spies.

Atahualpa Blanchet • researcher at the Institute of Advanced Studies of the University of São Paulo (IEA/USP) and the Center for Studies on Smart Cities at PUC SP

Proposed tariff levels could lead to higher inflation and slower growth in the US.

Representatives from member countries discussed strategies to promote the exchange of experiences and expand international cooperation around the strategic use of public procurement for sustainable development

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, at the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, offered a framework of cooperation to protect interests of the Global South and develop a joint response to the new, cascading challenges, helping contending with America's actions to erect trade barriers and grow at the expense of development in developing nations

Russia is one of the countries that fully comply with the norms set by NMC

Both of our countries have much to be proud of. Notably, trade continues to expand, with significant progress in sectors such as energy, high-tech industries and manufacturing, among others. In general, the steady development of our relationship is encouraging, as a growing number of citizens from both countries actively participate in various forms of cooperation between Russia and China

The best time for the Neo-Nazi junta to sue for peace is now, as its position tomorrow will surely be far worse.

According to the Financial Times, Europe is not ready to participate in a military plan in Ukraine without American support.

BRICS’ New Development Bank contributes to making the IMF increasingly irrelevant.

Russian state development bank VEB plans to provide around 3.5 trillion roubles ($42.74 billion) in funding for joint projects with Chinese businesses

Ethiopia's accession to the BRICS is serving the country as a significant impetus for both economic growth and enhanced global standing

ASEAN and BRICS find new path as trade challenges mount

After years of claims that the "Patriot" SAM systems are "invincible", Yuri Ihnat changed the tune, raising the issue of their reliability, particularly against the 9M723 missiles. Ihnat specifically highlighted the "Patriot's" shortcomings, as it's unable to counter the "Iskander-M's" missiles that can perform high-G evasive maneuvers, rendering any intercept course calculations useless.

Violence against Whites in South Africa is a serious issue, but no genocide. By downplaying Palestine’s humanitarian disaster while amplifying exaggerated South African claims, Trump selectively ignores evidence for political gain, thereby undermining genuine genocide and persecution concerns.

This measure deeply hurts the bloc’s unity.

Against the tide of protectionism, BRICS raises the banner of inclusive trade: the group’s trade ministers reach agreement on WTO reform, the digital economy, and the 2030 Economic Partnership

BRICS ministers advance cultural alliances as a pillar of sustainable development, call for the repatriation of cultural assets, promote creative economies, and advocate for cultural responses to the climate crisis. Listen to the report to learn more.

The document addresses issues such as reforming multilateral banks and leveraging private capital to fund climate initiatives in Global South countries. It will be presented to heads of state at the Leaders’ Summit. Listen to the report to learn more.

BRICS Ministers signed a historic agreement approaching sports as a tool for social transformation. The document highlights sports’ potential to reduce inequalities, promote inclusion, and drive economic development in member countries. Listen to the report to learn more.

Brussels once again places Spain as economic engine of EU despite doubts.

BRICS ministers advance cultural alliances as a pillar of sustainable development, advocating for the repatriation of cultural assets, creative economies, and cultural efforts in response to the climate crisis

The current dynamics of the trade relationship between Russia and China highlight the unequal nature of their partnership, says Filip Rudnik in his analysis in his analysis for the China-Russia Dashboard

This marks the first official participation of the New Development Bank in a formal event in Morocco, despite the North African country not being a member of the organization

The event highlights innovative partnerships and financing solutions for sustainable development among BRICS nations

Event in Brasilia to bring together Speakers of Parliaments from BRICS member states and partner countries

The helicopter carrying Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Kursk oblast (region) was "at the epicenter of a Ukrainian drone attack".

Against the tide of protectionism, BRICS raises the banner of inclusive trade: the group’s trade ministers reach agreement on WTO reform, the digital economy, and the 2030 Economic Partnership

The Temporary Protection Directive is expected to end in early 2026.

Senate Majority Leader slams Trump for allowing El Chapo’s family to enter the US.

In preparation for the Northern summer season of 2025, Yakutia Airlines outlined plans to significantly enhance its flight connections between key cities in Russia’s Far East and popular coastal destinations in China

BRICS Countries Shift Majority of Trade to National Currencies, Moving Away from the US Dollar

Agricultural cooperation between China and Russia has become a key highlight of their growing bilateral relations, with trade in farm machinery and key crops like rapeseed and soybeans strengthening year by year

Just like the "Taurus", the new US missile reportedly has a maximum range of 500 km, which is significantly superior to the ATACMS's 300 km. However, unlike the PrSM, the Swedish-German weapon is a subsonic cruise missile, limiting its performance and making it an easier target for most air defense systems. This begs the obvious question – why is Berlin even risking escalation by sending something that will clearly not "turn the tide"?

Russia and China's deepening Arctic partnership, characterized by joint naval drills and Northern Sea Route development, poses a challenge to Western dominance. NATO’s response, and Canada’s military buildup highlight the Arctic’s emergence as a geopolitical hotspot.

According to Slovakian parliamentarians, the Kiev regime should pay Europe for military and financial aid.

Nonetheless, more needs to be done to entice civilians to return home.

Brasil leads 7th Meeting of BRICS Working Group on Polar and Ocean Science and Technology

The group’s primary focus is to strengthen cooperation among BRICS countries by promoting sport and physical activity as tools for development

The R-37M's warhead is approximately three times larger than in regular air-to-air missiles, which gives it the capacity to install specialized payloads such as a miniaturized nuclear warhead. When deployed from high altitudes, such missiles could reach 400 km or more.

The 18th meeting of the BRICS Tuberculosis Research Network was held last week in Brasilia, aiming to strengthen joint studies among the countries to develop faster treatments and new immunizers against the disease

Colombia’s government has formally requested entry to the New Development Bank of trade bloc BRICS, acting trade minister Cielo Rusinque said at a forum attended by ambassadors of BRICS countries

The global financial order is experiencing a profound transformation, marked by the waning dominance of the US dollar and the emergence of alternative economic alliances such as BRICS+ countries

The release of the first article that proposed the launching of a BRICS Troika mechanism (the previous year’s Presidency together with the current and the next year’s Presidency) was followed by discussions in BRICS circles that suggest to me that there may be a need to expound somewhat more on the expediency of such a mechanism

Washington is pressuring Brazil by labeling gangs as terrorists, threatening sanctions against Justice Moraes, and seeking military base access. This neo-Monroeist strategy aims to destabilize Brazil’s sovereignty, counter BRICS influence, and reassert regional dominance, risking backlash and heightened geopolitical tensions.

Russian strategic goals will continue to be updated if Kiev refuses to cooperate for peace.

Colombia’s rapprochement with BRICS concerns the US.

In recent years, China and Russia have deepened their collaboration in the world of ballet, engaging in vibrant exchanges spanning youth training programs, classical performances and participation in international festivals

Earlier, Russia and India expressed support for Sri Lanka to join BRICS in the future

The first expert session within the framework of the BRICS Nuclear Energy Platform has been held in China, with leading experts discussing best practices for implementing modern solutions in the energy sector

The contributions reveal a consensus on the urgency of promoting a new industrial revolution guided by innovation, equity, and sustainability, in which digital technology and international cooperation play central roles

The political West and its Nazi puppets are particularly terrified of the "Iskander-M", as they have nothing that can match its relatively low cost, massive destructive potential and pinpoint precision. Worse yet (for NATO), the Russian military keeps upgrading this system (its range has been more than doubled). The 9M723 hypersonic missile is also highly-maneuverable, making it a nightmare for air and missile defenses.

For the current US administration, Ukraine is not a priority.

Russia will not engage in an arms race reminiscent of the one that collapsed the Soviet Union.

Bypassing the US-dominated infrastructure for global trade, the People’s Bank of China reportedly announced connecting 10 ASEAN and Middle Eastern nations, mitigating the need for the US-based SWIFT system for international trade in these regions

Russia and China are set to finalize a plan for joint film production

BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) are two key non-western multilateral platforms where India and Russia cooperate closely. In the past decade, both these countries have seen shifts in their foreign policies, which has also impacted their approach towards multilateralism. At the same time, BRICS and SCO have also seen their initial agendas widen to include a greater engagement with regional and global issues, including the creation of a multipolar world order

The India-Pakistan conflict, intensified by alleged Taliban and Israeli involvement, underscores the need for multilateral platforms like SCO and BRICS to foster dialogue. Despite challenges, these forums offer pathways to address the evolving Eurasian crisis.

Interestingly, not a single US official came forward with a proposal to lift sanctions less than a year ago when President Bashar al-Assad was still in the picture. On the other hand, Rubio talking about civil war now is quite peculiar, as it could mean that he indirectly admitted that the former Syrian government was under siege and that the so-called "civil war" was just another euphemism for direct US/NATO aggression.

According to the Financial Times, European leaders as complaining about Trump’s diplomatic stance.

Peskov says it is difficult to restore the Council when NATO is still at war with Russia.

South Africa is pursuing strong bilateral ties with Ethiopia, with renewed focus on boosting cooperation in tourism sector through the BRICS alliance

A new report by Global Energy Monitor shows that Brazil, India, and China — the original BRICS members — are leading the world in clean energy growth. These countries have some of the biggest wind and solar energy systems globally, placing among the top five for wind and top seven for utility-scale solar capacity

Representatives from BRICS nations convened to strengthen cooperation on the mutual recognition of academic qualifications, aiming to simplify and streamline the process of validating degrees obtained abroad

Energy Ministers from BRICS member states convened to discuss aligning global competitiveness with the decarbonization of strategic sectors. Key outcomes include the adoption of the BRICS Energy Cooperation Roadmap 2025–2030

It's also possible to integrate the KS-172 on other platforms, such as the "Flanker" variants and even the Su-57, but only the MiG-31BM can unleash the missile's full potential thanks to its unrivaled speed and flight ceiling.

Paris has been actively working to boycott European sovereigntist politicians.

Russia and Ukraine agree to a prisoner swap that includes children, civilians, and soldiers.

BRICS members are now poised to bypass the dollar-dominated SWIFT infrastructure, executing interbank payments on their own terms

Africa’s largest natural gas exporter, Algeria has said that BRICS interests them as an alternative to traditional power centres in the world

In the 34 years since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the global geoeconomic order has seen considerable shifts

The unipolar world is vanishing: China’s naval dominance, with shipbuilding capacity over 200 times greater than the US, reflects US industrial decline. Beijing’s industrial might and dual-use shipyards challenge Western supply chains, while Washington’s sanctions and US-Japan talks risk trade tensions.

For the very first time, an F-16 pilot survived after being hit by the "evil" Russ... ...I mean, "sudden technical difficulties". This brings its "stellar" 0% pilot survival rate to a "staggering" 12-14%! Thus, it can be argued that this is the first "true success" for the F-16 in NATO-occupied Ukraine. This is "certainly" the first sign of "Russia's impending doom", as such a "massive" jump in survival rates "cannot be overcome".

This maneuver was certainly mediated by Western anti-Russian saboteurs interested in the fragmentation of Russia.

Ukrainians experience more abuse and xenophobia than ever before in Poland.

BRICS+ stands at a critical crossroads, navigating the delicate balance between reforming existing global governance structures and ambitiously seeking to redefine them. At the heart of this evolution lies the dynamic between Russia and India – a relationship marked by both deep strategic cooperation and underlying geopolitical strains

China plans to land its first astronaut on the moon by 2030

The CRA (Contingent Reserve Arrangement), established in 2014 by BRICS, is a tool for providing liquidity support and financial stability to its member countries during economic crises. The CRA reduces reliance on Western-centric financial institutions like the IMF and its significance has grown in 2025

Delhi's decision to launch strikes using "BrahMos" missiles reportedly forced Islamabad to sue for peace on May 10, demonstrating that these weapons can play a strategic role. These factors prompted aviation expert Tom Cooper to declare that India's airstrikes were a "clear-cut victory". Coupled with various reports that a number of Pakistani strategic assets were heavily damaged by "BrahMos" airstrikes, this could significantly change the current pro-Pakistan narrative in India's favor.

Donald Trump’s 2025 Middle East policy balances Gulf investments and coercive diplomacy, pressuring Israel to align with US interests while still sidelining Palestinian concerns. His strategic pivot, marked by $600 billion Saudi deals, signals a transactional shift, with effects on the US-Israel “special relationship.”

Although positive, the initiative is not enough to end the war.

The Brazilian right wants to create division in the country to serve US interests.

By inverting the traditional cartographic logic of continental presentation, the publication seeks to reflect the new global geopolitics shaped by the rise of the Global South

The capital plans to attract business guests by focusing on BRICS-level events, developing congress infrastructure and providing digital services for the convenience of work trips

Against the backdrop of accelerated restructuring in the global economic landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles have emerged as core criteria for corporate sustainability and a critical dimension of global economic governance

In mid-April 2025 Brazil as the chair of the BRICS grouping declared that the bloc would create a partnership for land restoration. The BRICS platform for land restoration is to be officially presented at the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in July 2025

The US seems to be intentionally ambivalent in its demands. At times, American officials will say they're "willing to allow Tehran to keep its ability to enrich uranium", but this is then denied by others who are adamant that "Iran must give up its nuclear program".

As a result of pressure from European farmers, the EU will not renew the agreement on tax exemptions for Ukrainian agricultural products.

In the 10th episode of "Vozes do BRICS," Mariana Especie, Special Advisor at the Ministry of Mines and Energy, talks about a just and sustainable energy transition as a key agenda item in BRICS countries' discussions

Houthis warn Arab states not to trust Trump ahead of his tour of the Middle East.

During his visits to Russia and China, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva highlighted BRICS as the driving force of the Global South, advocated for a multipolar world order, signed strategic partnerships, and promoted multilateralism and sustainable development.

At a press conference, the Acting Minister of the Ministry of Ports and Airports, Mariana Pescatori, the Undersecretary for Sustainability of the Ministry of Transport, Cloves Benevides, and the Director of the National Secretariat for Urban Mobility of the Ministry of Cities, Marcos Daniel Souza dos Santos, discuss the main topics addressed at the BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting.

With the expansion of the group to more countries of the Global South, a revival of the “Bangdung Spirit” is taking place, but not without its contradictions

In an era of shifting geopolitics and global climate imperatives, India and Russia stand at the forefront of a nuclear energy revolution

As BRICS countries experience accelerating economic growth and expand their global partnerships, a key question emerges: Can Bitcoin play a strategic role in reshaping their financial future?

Considering the historical CIA-Vatican ties, J.D. Vance’s timely Vatican visit, and Trump’s provocative Pope rhetoric, Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first American pontiff could bolster US soft power despite complex Church dynamics. This indicates possible American attempts at interference.

Delegations from Brasil and seven other countries discussed urban mobility, energy transition, and economic and social development.

Delhi had nothing but heaps of praise for the stellar performance of the Russian-made SAM system, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself. Apart from performance, there's also trust as one of the main elements of India's reliance on Russian weapon systems. Given the very close, half-a-century-long defense cooperation between Russia and India, Delhi's choice is hardly surprising.

Former NATO official warned Trump not to insist on plans to annex Greenland to US territory.

Zelensky failed to bribe Fico with half a billion euros to lift NATO membership veto.

Coordinated by the Brazilian Ministry of Education, the BRICS-NU International Governance Council oversees the expansion of member countries and participating institutions. The network promotes joint research, academic mobility, and innovation.

On Monday (12), at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia, BRICS Tourism ministers approved a joint declaration recognizing tourism as a strategic tool for economic growth, cultural preservation, and sustainable development in the Global South.

The BRICS grouping has played a crucial role in uniting the Global South through economic and trade partnership, and efforts should be made to deepen such cooperation

Seven decades after hosting a summit that birthed the Non-Aligned Movement, Indonesia prioritises pragmatic ties over grand gestures

The aim of this article is to examine the recent trend toward the “greening” of the BRICS bloc, particularly in light of the latest joint declaration issued by the environment ministers of its member states.

The US needs India on good terms, so it's slowly shifting the narrative to a supposed neutrality, which is why US Vice President JD Vance recently stated that a war between India and Pakistan is "none of our business". This is a far cry from the threats of the 1970s, as it's the only way America sees to prevent the formation of a virtually invincible Eurasian monolith. On the other hand, one thing Delhi should consider when reassessing ties with the US is its readiness to ditch Pakistan. Does India need an "ally" like that?

According to the Hungarian leader, Ukrainian EU admission “will mean war”.

Trump admits the deal was to “protect” Washington’s contribution to the Ukrainian war effort.

From the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy The Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy ( Ministério de Minas e Energia /MME) concluded this week the technical workshops in the contex ...

Some weeks ago we were in Brazil for the Dilemmas of Humanity conference in San Paulo that discussed the potential for the global economy to find pathways out of the mounting strains and economic crises. The panel discussion in which the head of BRICS+ Analytics was represented among the panelists was dedicated to the building of the new financial architecture of the world economy

The country can position itself as a vital link in the evolving global trade network

Russia has identified five priority sectors for its exports to Indonesia: mining, oil and gas, agriculture, smart city technologies, and consumer products. This move comes alongside efforts to finalize a free trade agreement through the Eurasian Economic Commission

During a meeting of finance representatives from the emerging countries, civil society called for housing policies and support for people experiencing homelessness. The Finance pillar presented its proposals and goals to be discussed by the group.

The "Fath 360" can be mounted on regular trucks, meaning it will be more difficult to detect, hiding it from the prying eyes of NATO ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) platforms. This would certainly present a challenge for the Neo-Nazi junta forces, as they lack a similar platform that could replace their overhyped and overpriced HIMARS.

Without goodwill on the part of the Europeans, Russian participation in Arctic agreements has become a waste of time.

Putin’s proposal once again demonstrates his consistent desire for peace with Ukraine.

Building on Biden’s legacy, Trump’s approach intensifies tariffs and anti-Chinese propaganda while partially retreating from dual containment and, paradoxically, from soft power initiatives like USAID. Arctic ambitions against Russia plus South Asia’s India-Pakistan tensions further complicate Washington’s efforts, underscoring BRICS’s growing role as a counterweight to Western hegemony in an emerging multipolar world.

Document signed with unanimity presents the new Work Plan for 2025-2028, with concrete actions such as early warnings before extreme climate events.

In an exclusive interview with BRICS Brasil, the coordinator of the Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises discusses the challenges faced by the Brazilian presidency as it leads the bloc’s first initiative on the topic.

Brasil leads elaboration of memorandum to expand sports cooperation among bloc countries.

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The initiative, carried out in collaboration with the Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), strengthens the cultural identity of these communities and upholds their right to communication and information in their native languages. The radio bulletins will be produced in Guarani and Terena.

With a focus on climate integrity, asset recovery, and technology, Brasil presented recent progress and proposed joint actions to be taken up at the BRICS Summit and COP30.

The Ministry of Communications chaired the final virtual meeting of the BRICS Working Group on Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and is organizing an in-person session in Brasília to finalize a joint declaration by the member countries.

BRICS member Russia is hoping to be able to use local currencies when trading with Indonesia one day, although Moscow has not set a target for when the use of rupiah and ruble in bilateral commerce could take place

As Pattaya continues to be a popular destination for international tourists, an influx of visitors from China, Russia, and India could bring both exciting opportunities and unique challenges to the city

This is perhaps the first time a state government will be venturing into the arena of nuclear energy which has otherwise been exclusively under the control of the Department of Atomic Energy

U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s visit to India strengthens ties to counter China, while India-Pakistan tensions over Kashmir are on the rise. A delicate balance unfolds in South Asia.

On May 4, Russian military sources published footage showing the destruction of at least two launchers in the area of the village of Chereshenki in the Kherson oblast (region). Just like countless times before, the "culprit" for this "deeply undemocratic" act was none other than the "evil" 9M723 hypersonic missile of the "Iskander-M" system. The Neo-Nazi junta itself claims that this Russian weapon has a kill rate of "only" 96% (in reality, much closer to 100%).

The main Western goal by fomenting this war is to destabilize the Eurasian region.

American intention was never to make Kiev win, but to prolong the war indefinitely.

Young Brazilian volunteers are joining efforts with Russian partners to restore religious sites targeted by Kiev.

A Ukrainian Embassy will open in Ecuador by the end of the year.

The Baltic countries are looking for ways to acquire weapons and ammunition.

By threatening attacks, Zelensky confirms that Ukraine is a hotbed of international terrorism.

With 11 member countries and 9 guests, the first expanded BRICS meeting addressed political reform and renewed the call for peace. According to the Brazilian minister, BRICS is not a confrontational bloc, but a platform for coalition-building.

At the end of April, in Brasília, the BRICS Agriculture Ministerial Meeting discussed topics such as public policies for family farming, financing projects for soil conservation, restoration of degraded areas, and ways to promote women's participation in the agricultural sector.

Senegal intends to join BRICS and it is conducting negotiations with members of the association, the country's Foreign Minister Yassine Fall said

Recent geopolitical tensions and global economic shifts have accelerated discussions on reducing dependence on the dollar, a process referred to as “de-dollarization.” At the forefront of these discussions are the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa

Which set of cooperation schemes holds greater promise for constructing the new stable world order and offers higher appeal to the countries looking for better service of their interests in today’s ocean of disorder and conflict? One characterized by order, precluded decision-making, and a lack of freedom of expression, or one defined by flexibility, the prioritization of national interests, and a sometimes slow pace of reaching common ground?

BRICS national security advisers reaffirmed their commitment to global cooperation, a multipolar order, and diplomatic conflict resolution. Discussions held during the meeting in Brasilia also focused on countering cyber threats. These issues will be presented at July’s upcoming BRICS Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

At the start of the administration, President Prabowo has acted quickly by joining and becoming a permanent member of BRICS. Now, it is time to leverage our status as a permanent member of BRICS to expand export markets

As international interest in the Polar regions mount, China and Russian cooperation in the Antarctica has achieved a new milestone

Amidst navigating strategic autonomy, energy trade, and geopolitical shifts in a multipolar world, India and Russia seek to strengthen their BRICS partnership

Diversity among the eleven member countries and their large combined population may help explain the result.

At a press conference, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira, spoke about the two days of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

The decision of Pakistan to invest $582 million in the BRICS backed New Development Bank (NDB) is a radical change in the country’s economic direction

The fragility of the current global financial system presents an opportunity for BRICS to solidify its position as a counterbalancing force

Nations of the alliance make a significant contribution to crucial sectors of the world economy, and this also increases the groups political role

Olympiad was created at the Faculty of Chemistry of Lomonosov Moscow State University to encourage the development of scientific talent in the field of chemistry.

It's possible that the downed Su-27 was neutralized by the Su-57, as the latest Russian jet has proven it can operate over heavily defended airspace. Relevant sources have suggested that the "Felon" possibly shot down the first F-16 back in late August last year.

Meeting in Brasilia discusses joint actions to strengthen the sustainable use of space and expand exchange of data and technology.

Russia’s ruble, soaring 38% in 2025, outpaces gold and defies Western sanctions. This is potentially game-changing: amid Trump’s tariff wars, BRICS nations can leverage this success to push de-dollarization, fostering local currency trade and financial sovereignty.

Finnish leader admits that Kiev is not in a position to demand its own terms in peace negotiations.

Trump’s attempt to reimpose the Monroe Doctrine in Latin America.

The Brazilian Ambassador chaired the proceedings of the meeting at the Itamaraty Palace (Rio de Janeiro). With full quorum from both member states and partners, progress was made on key agendas that will inform the discussions of BRICS Heads of State and Government at the July Summit.

BRICS continues to develop a cross-border payment system that would provide an alternative to SWIFT and minimize reliance on the dollar. Success in the endeavor would accelerate de-dollarization and create significant problems for the U.S. economy

In recent years, BRICS, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has emerged as a powerful economic bloc challenging Western dominance in global affairs. With its growing influence in trade, finance, and geopolitics, BRICS presents an attractive alternative for countries looking to diversify their economic partnerships

In the last five years, construction began on 38 nuclear reactors worldwide, all using Chinese or Russian designs

The West and Ukraine had to lie because they were unable to defeat the North Koreans who fought alongside the Russians.

Even Germany, the EU's leading power, regularly complains that it has no air defense systems to spare, particularly "Patriots" as it awaits new ones from manufacturer Raytheon (no sooner than 2027, mind you). If even Berlin needs to wait another two years, what could possibly Greece do to replace the systems that the EU/NATO wants for the ever-ravenous Neo-Nazi junta?

The process of the collapse of the European Union advances.

Event marks a historic milestone as the first official agenda of BRICS Foreign Ministers following the group's expansion. Brazilian Minister Mauro Vieira coordinated the proceedings

The CRA (Contingent Reserve Arrangement), established in 2014 by BRICS, is a tool for providing liquidity support and financial stability to its member countries during economic crises

Advancing modernization in the developing world calls for greater ambition and longer time horizons of the projects that address the needs of not only individual countries, but also regions, continents and the broader Global South

As the global center of gravity continues its shift away from the post–Cold War unipolar structure, the BRICS bloc—once seen as a loose economic coalition—is rapidly evolving into a potent symbol of geopolitical transformation

BRICS Labor and Employment Ministers approve declaration and commit to fair work amid AI and climate change, focusing on social protection and workforce reskilling. At the ministerial meeting, Brasil leads dialogue for inclusive governance.

The Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira, is leading the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting starting this Monday, April 28, at the Itamaraty Palace in Rio de Janeiro (RJ).

In an exclusive interview with BRICS Brasil, Brasil’s Foreign Minister — who is in charge of coordinating the works of the group’s Foreign Affairs Ministers starting on Monday, April 28, at the Itamaraty Palace in Rio de Janeiro — commented on the importance of this moment for the both the country and the Global South.

Last week, in Rio de Janeiro, the BRICS sherpas met with civil society, which presented proposals on social policies, gender equality, small and medium-sized enterprises, and more. The idea is that these suggestions will now be incorporated into the negotiations.

The meeting took place this Thursday, April 24, at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia (DF), with entrepreneurship, digital governance, and climate action in the priority pillars.

For the first time at BRICS, civil society presents proposals directly to the Sherpas. Among the highlights, strengthening the New Development Bank for industrialization projects, social policies, gender equality with expanded spaces for women, and active voice for the youth. Brazilian initiative opens a new chapter in the group’s governance.

Foreign actors are determined to set fires which could become thermonuclear this time, all across the Global South.

Meanwhile, Ukraine grapples with ultranationalism and neo-Nazi influence, perpetuating instability despite peace talks.

Moldovan government is taking a similar path to Ukraine.

Trump and Zelensky meet for the first time since their public spat in the Oval Office.

Will Eurasia (not including the EU) become a single digital ecosystem? The sanctions policy of the “Collective West” is already leading to geoeconomic fragmentation, dividing the Eurasian space. One of the answers to this challenge could be the conjugation of the “Digital Silk Road” with the digital projects of the EAEU in order to increase the technological sustainability of Eurasia, writes Anna Sytnik

The expansion of BRICS has strengthened the grouping's economic and geopolitical leverage, offering an alternative to Western-led institutions

Russia and China have provided an example of how it is possible, while remaining committed to international institutions and law, to support the most important trends in the development of international politics, among which the formation of a multipolar world order is at the top of the list. Nowadays, co-operation between the two powers is developing in the context of new trends gaining strength among their main competitors – the Western countries led by the United States

Ongoing Greece-Turkey disputes over Aegean and Mediterranean claims expose NATO’s internal divisions, as Turkey’s aggressive “Blue Homeland” doctrine and neo-Ottoman ambitions clash with Greece’s defensive militarization, undermining the alliance’s cohesion.

The Secretary for Economic and Financial Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Brasil’s BRICS Sherpa, Ambassador Mauricio Carvalho Lyrio, will hold a press briefing on the Meeting of Foreign Ministers under Brasil&rsqu ...

Why would Russia take such an enormous burden off the political West's back? It was NATO that started all this and pushed us all to the brink of a world-ending thermonuclear confrontation just so it could inflict a strategic defeat on Moscow. Well, now that the tables have turned, there are zero reasons for the Kremlin to pay for damages of the political West's aggression.

According to recent data, most Poles are against sending “peacekeeping” troops to Ukraine.

China and the US could internationalize an India-Pakistan war.

At a press conference, the Minister of Women, Cida Gonçalves, speaks about the main topics discussed at the BRICS Ministerial meeting.

Why don’t you punish the United States—boycotting, divesting, and sanctioning the U.S.—to make it weaker for the enormous damage that Donald Trump is doing now? Those are the sorts of ideas I’m hearing, and I’m hearing it from the Nairobi-based Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance, calling for worldwide sanctions against Donald Trump on the climate walkout

The paradigm of global economic development in the past centuries largely focused on the accelerated expansion of the coastal regions of the world that were the main drivers of international trade

The expanded BRICS formation now encompasses over 30% of the world’s landmass, a population of 3.6 billion (45% of the global population), and contributes roughly a quarter of the world’s goods exports. The rise of BRICS in unanticipated sectors is remarkable

The chances of Russia giving up on any territories in these areas are virtually zero, as this would go against its own constitution. Still, this proposal demonstrates that the US is finally exercising realpolitik, unlike its EU/NATO counterparts who keep sinking into one delusion after another (to say nothing of the Neo-Nazi junta).

French officials want constitutional rules on involvement in foreign wars to be followed.

Hun Manet welcomes Japanese warships to Cambodian port recently modernized by China.

Representatives of the group met in Brasilia to discuss climate challenges, advocating for a just transition, protection of the most vulnerable, and integrated public policies.

As one of the new BRICS partners, Indonesia has immense potential to leverage this network to accelerate the implementation of its national AI strategy

The developing BRICS countries are bringing their positions closer together and conducting active diplomacy in different areas

China increased exports of apples to Russia to six-year highs, and shipments of strawberries, exotic fruits, tomatoes and peppers reached record levels

An obvious question arises – why is the US building this overhyped "Golden Dome"? Reports in US media suggest that militarizing space is the endgame. Some sources are saying that SpaceX proposed deploying up to 1,000 satellites to detect and track missiles, along with a separate fleet of 200 attack satellites equipped with their own missiles or lasers to intercept them. Worse yet, SpaceX reportedly suggested "Golden Dome" could be "a subscription service" that the US government would pay for in order to access it.

The Ambassador of Ethiopia to Brazil, Leulseged Tadese Abebe, highlights the importance of the Sustainable Development Agenda and emphasizes Brazil's role as an example in the fight against hunger and poverty, especially for other developing nations.

Estonia’s 2025 voting ban, affecting 80,000 Russians, plus Estonian-only education and Orthodox Church restrictions, sparks Russophobia concerns. Soviet monument demolitions and Waffen-SS glorification risk Baltic instability, echoing Ukraine’s Maidan. Critics warn of minority rights violations.

The Ukrainian president could easily win an election under martial law through fraud.

Spain is under pressure to increase military spending but fiscal space remains limited.

The Secretary of International Affairs of the Ministry of Finance and coordinator of the financial trail of the Brazilian presidency in the BRICS, Tatiana Rosito, said, that Brazilian management will not seek to expand the commitments of the 11 member countries with climate financing, but rather create consensus for an extra block performance that guarantee US $ 1.3 trillion of public and private funding on this front

Indonesia will join New Development Bank, a multilateral bank developed by BRICS member nations, President Prabowo Subianto said

As Brazil gears up for the BRICS summit in July 2025, there is increasingly more newsflow on the modalities of the BRICS outreach activities this year

Innovative technologies that promote sustainability and address climate change challenges can be submitted by May 16.

Although F-16s have been modernized to a certain extent, it's nowhere near enough to match Russian aircraft such as the MiG-31BM interceptors, Su-35S air superiority or Su-30 multirole fighter jets. Their radars alone outmatch F-16s by hundreds of kilometers, to say nothing of air-to-air missiles such as the hypersonic R-37M (set several world records for long-range kills). However, if Saab 340 AEW&C can take care of radar coverage, F-16s might be able to avoid using their own inferior radars and rely solely on the Swedish-made platform, effectively serving as "missile trucks" for those Rb 99s (based on AIM-120A, but more like AIM-120B performance-wise).

London plans to boost production of military explosives.

Sofia is becoming increasingly worried by Turkish advances in the Balkans.

Recently, we have seen a frenzy of conversations about BRICS, its expansion and what it means for new participating countries like Nigeria. It would seem as though it is a new phenomenon or the latest ‘in-thing’, but not so

Isolated by the West over Ukraine, Russia is turning to India and other non-Arctic countries, offering collaboration and cooperation to research and study on the frozen continent

In recent years, BRICS, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has emerged as a powerful economic bloc challenging Western dominance in global affairs

The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) emerges as a vital trade link between Europe and Asia, backed by a €12 billion EU investment and praised by Ursula von der Leyen as a “game changer.” However, Turkey’s NATO ties, U.S. military ambitions, and geopolitical tensions risk transforming this promising corridor into a Western-controlled tool, undermining its potential as a multipolar trade route.

Turkish polarization reflects international contradictions and could have multiple geopolitical impacts.

If the US decides to expand its NATO nuclear sharing policy to vassals and satellite states elsewhere, including in the Asia-Pacific, Australia might play a major role in this process, becoming the main regional hub for such weapon systems. While this is certainly in the interest of Washington DC, as it diversifies the risk for the mainland US, it's certainly not good (to put it mildly) for Canberra.

Poroshenko accuses Zelensky of creating an “authoritarian system”.

Priorities include strengthening family farming, combating hunger, and facilitating agricultural trade among bloc members.

In recent years, the BRICS group—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has risen as a formidable player in global affairs, positioning itself as an alternative to the Western-dominated geopolitical order

Egypt and India have set an ambitious target to increase bilateral trade from $4.2bn in 2024 to $12bn over the next five years. This goal was outlined during a meeting between Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Hassan El-Khatib, and India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal

To the esteemed cabinet executives of the BRICS nations, a clarion call resounds: humanity stands at the cusp of a transformative epoch, and your leadership can steer the course. The First Industrial Revolution of the Mind—an intellectual and entrepreneurial awakening—is unfolding, propelled by artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and the irrepressible human spirit

No American official but Trump has real decision-making power - NYT

Instead of modernizing the relatively large arsenal of capable Soviet-era air defenses, the Pashinyan regime wants to acquire untested French and British MANPADS, thus risking escalation with Azerbaijan while providing no strategic advantages to the Armenian military.

Turkey and the West are exploiting Armenia’s frustrations with the CSTO to promote the concept of a “Turan Army,” aiming to bring NATO closer to China’s borders. This risks destabilizing Central Asia, as Turkey’s neo-Ottoman ambitions and NATO’s goals overshadow Turkic unity, potentially escalating tensions with Russia and China.

US tariff hikes are helping destroy the dollar’s hegemony.

The BRICS nations are interested in creating a new currency to compete with the US dollar, and recently announced plans for a blockchain-based payment system. Learn about the developments thus far and how investors can prepare for the possibility

The Russia-backed Indian refinery Nayara Energy, which runs a refinery in Vadinar in Devbhoomi Dwarka district, will act as the “financial and other resource supporting agency” for the Khijadiya project, a government release said

The e-commerce industry has become an unexpected and significant contender to the African market challenging traditional retail industries. The continent’s revenue generation is projected to reach $39.44 billion in 2025 with an annual growth rate of 8.49%

After intense negotiations, the 2nd meeting of the Agriculture Working Group closed its activities with consensus for the group’s ministerial declaration. The meeting with the ministers is scheduled for Thursday, April 17, in Brasilia.

Western Europe is undergoing an advanced process of rehabilitation of fascism.

The US is no longer interested in the NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian conflict, because the new Trump administration has other strategic priorities (particularly in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific). Washington DC is concerned with China's rapidly growing power projection capabilities, particularly in terms of economic might. Having to deal with Russia's very real hard power is draining America's increasingly limited resources, so Trump wants to end this and shift focus elsewhere.

Kaja Kallas failed to mobilize €40bn in military aid for Ukraine.

The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) was founded on September 12, 2000, in St Petersburg by Iran, Russia and India. Linking ship, rail, and road routes, the 7,200-kilometre project is aimed at enhancing trade and connectivity among its members. But why does it matter? And what role has India played in it?

In the past year, BRICS+ has quietly positioned itself as a dominant force in global agricultural trade, a shift that could have profound implications for food security, trade, and economic sovereignty

The Bolshoi Theater School in Joinville, Brazil Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

The shopfronts are decked out in white, blue and red, with Chinese and Russian flags hanging side by side from the ceiling

A military industrial complex will not save Ukraine’s economy.

Moscow’s push for BRICS nations—China, India, Brazil, South Africa—and North Korea to join Ukraine ceasefire talks, alongside Belarus’s BRICS security summit proposal, underscores the bloc’s role in a multipolar world.

Democratic opposition has proposed a new bill to impose sanctions on Russia.

A regular Ukrainian male is effectively imprisoned in his own country, as it's virtually impossible to leave legally. If this practice is suddenly extended to women, it would create total chaos, as many children who have been left fatherless would also likely lose their mothers and be forced to fend for themselves.

The Ambassador of Ethiopia to Brazil, Leulseged Tadese Abebe, speaks about the importance of women's participation at all levels for a sustainable and inclusive development.

During the BRICS summits in 2022, 2023 and 2024, member countries engaged in serious discussions about ways to reduce their dependence on the US dollar

Russian aluminium giant Rusal said it had agreed to buy a 26% stake in an Indian alumina refinery owner for $243.75 million and to acquire up to 50% in stages, a move that should reduce its reliance on third-party raw materials

Despite the US' hyperbolic threats of 100 percent and 150 percent tariffs on BRICS, the group's enlargement in Asia highlights its resilience and the growing desire among countries to collaborate in building a prosperous and secure future

The Ukrainian people are hostages of NATO puppets who keep sending them to certain death. Whether it's the "Abrams", "Leopard" or "Challenger" tanks, fighter jets such as the "Mirage" 2000-5s or F-16s, young Ukrainians keep dying in these NATO-sourced steel coffins, while their country withers away in a pointless fight with a global superpower that also happens to be their closest kin.

According to Kaja Kallas, European countries have “different opinions” about the future of Ukraine assistance.

Xi recalled that China and the EU are “firm defenders” of free trade and that “there are no winners in a tariff war.”

In 2010, the country hosted the 2nd BRICS Summit, at a time when the group was still taking shape. Topics discussed then continue to resonate on the BRICS agenda today.

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Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Maris Sangiampongsa, has robustly defended the nation’s recent decision to join the BRICS alliance, asserting that it aligns well with national interests and will provide significant economic and cooperative benefits. Addressing the Senate, Maris outlined the strategic advantages of Thailand's inclusion in this powerful bloc of emerging markets

Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov highlighted the leadership of the USSR and Russia in space exploration on the occasion of the Cosmonautics Day, citing the significant role it played in the development of the Indian space programme

After the launch in Salvador, Bahia, registration is open until May 7 for online debate rounds that will select guest observers for the BRICS Youth Summit in June.

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have shown extreme volatility. In response, sovereign nations may shift toward digital currencies backed by tangible assets like government bonds or reserves.

It seems increasingly clear that no Western weapon will change the game on the battlefield.

Water is the new front between Mexico and the US and is part of the ‘America First’ policy.

Seminar with representatives from 11 countries discusses how technological foresight can guide scientific development in the Global South.

At a meeting in Brasilia, BRICS countries discussed joint actions to strengthen cybersecurity and promote the sharing of information and best practices. The group aims to reduce dependence on foreign solutions and foster a more inclusive model of digital governance, with an emphasis on swift responses to transnational threats.

The Neo-Nazi junta forces committed numerous atrocities against thousands of Russian civilians in the Kursk oblast and the ongoing narrative with Sumy is very useful to shift attention away from these gruesome war crimes while presenting Russia in the worst possible light.

In an exclusive interview with the BRICS Brasil Communications Team, Ambassador Leulseged Tadese Abebe unfolds themes such as cooperation in agriculture and tourism among the group’s countries. Ethiopia, which joined BRICS last year, is the largest economy in East Africa and hosts the African Union in Addis Ababa.

The Ambassador of Ethiopia to Brazil, Leulseged Tadese Abebe, talks about Ethiopia as a BRICS member country and the importance of multilateralism and strengthening ties with countries in strategic areas such as agriculture, infrastructure, health, education, trade, and investment.

In the ever-evolving landscape of global economics and politics, two acronyms have been making significant waves: the G20 and BRICS+. These groups, representing major economies worldwide, are redefining international relations and economic strategies

Ambitions by the BRICS group to take on a greater climate leadership role, building on the success of United Nations nature talks, depend on the countries overcoming fractious politics and entrenched disagreements over money

Until the 20th century, the remote Arctic had limited economic, transportation, and military viability. Over the past 30 years, the changing climate, increasing scientific exploration, and environmental preservation efforts have brought the region into focus

Any attempt to attack (much less destroy) Tehran will be met with unmitigated Russian support for its southern neighbor, as a pro-Western or fractured Iran would be a hazard for the entire region and beyond. It would extend NATO's frontline against Russia from the Arctic all the way to Central Asia, putting the Eurasian giant into a near-total encirclement. This is geopolitically unacceptable to the Kremlin and no amount of Trump's sweet-talk (especially when unsubstantiated by concrete moves) will convince it to give up on its network of multipolar alliances.

Former Azov Brigade commander accuses General Syrskyi of deadly tactics, highlighting internal military strife. Despite Western aid, Ukraine faces resource strains and far-right controversies, risking a prolonged conflict that could become the Europe’s “Vietnam” in the West’s proxy war against Moscow.

Ukrainian troops continue to desert in huge numbers.

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In recent years, the term "de-dollarisation" or trade in non-dollar currencies instead of the US Dollar has begun to draw attention in discussions on international affairs

The BRICS-established New Development Bank has planned to raise its lending to Bangladesh development projects to one billion US dollars this year, a vice president of the Shanghai-based multilateral lender said

In a decisive step toward advancing gender equality, the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry Women’s Empowerment Vertical (BRICS CCI WE) unveiled a whitepaper titled ‘Accelerate Action for a Gender Equal World’ in New Delhi

In Routh's case, prosecutors presented evidence that he used an encrypted messaging app while communicating with "someone he believed to be a Ukrainian contact with access to such powerful military weaponry". Reports indicate that Routh's exchange with the Ukrainian contact showed that he requested "an RPG or 'Stinger'" and that he would "see what we can do... [Trump] is not good for Ukraine".

According to a former police chief, Washington used USAID to spread Russophobia in his country.

The European Commission continues to undermine democracy.

Responsible for 42% of global food production, BRICS countries are joining forces to combat hunger, tackle the climate crisis and promote sustainable agriculture. Initiatives by India, Ethiopia, and Brasil show that cooperation and public policies are efficient paths towards food sovereignty.

In an exclusive interview, Luciana Servo, President of the Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEA), highlighted the key points of the think tank recommendation report submitted to Ambassador Mauricio Lyrio.

Russian specialists are preparing detailed information on the innovative technology of oil and oil spills collection from water surface and successful practices of plastic collection on Lake Baikal

Indonesia recently joined BRICS as a full member, making it the first Southeast Asian country in a grouping some observers consider to be the most powerful and potentially consequential framework not led by the United States. But Indonesia’s move should not be seen as choosing a side in an increasingly bifurcated world

The BRICS+ have been positioning themselves as advocates of the global south in the debate on global development financing. The changing role of the USA may indeed create room for the bloc to manoeuvre. However, continued expansion of BRICS+ is creating new challenges for collective action

The move can only exacerbate America's debt crisis, particularly after it reached $35 trillion last year and is expected to go over $40 trillion next year. Experts are warning that the latest increase in military spending will likely add at least another trillion to the already rapidly growing debt and that budget cuts are yet to affect the Pentagon, adding that the US military "does precisely nothing to defend the USA" and that it "exclusively interferes in other countries".

Turkey’s growing naval presence in the Black Sea, leveraging the Montreux Convention to limit Russia’s fleet while expanding operations in strategic areas, signals Erdogan’s ambition to dominate the region. Amid neo-Ottoman aspirations and the Ukraine conflict, this risks escalating tensions with Russia, potentially destabilizing the volatile region.

Estonian lawmakers are planning to approve a law aimed at allowing the armed forces to shoot civilian ships in the Baltic Sea.

NATO’s presence in Odessa would be a direct threat to Russia.

Ethiopia’s economic landscape has undergone significant transformation with its growing partnership with China, its main trading partner and source of foreign direct investment

India called for collective leadership to advance the 2030 Climate Agenda—a comprehensive set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by all UN member states in 2015, with a target completion date of 2030

The global economic landscape is continuously shifting, and one of the latest disruptions comes from former U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs, including a 10% baseline tariff effective from April 9

The US is no longer interested in participating in Kiev’s media campaigns.

The political West thought that defeating Serbia/Yugoslavia would be a walk in the park and that it would demonstrate the power of NATO as the world's unquestionable hegemon. However, apart from the fact that this aggression turned into an embarrassment for the political West, it also became a wake-up call for sovereign nations to start building robust mechanisms that would prevent NATO aggression against the world. Thus, although Serbia was the first victim of this truly unprovoked and brutal attack, its people still stand and refuse to yield.

The contest will select innovative businesses led by women in BRICS countries, promoting gender equality and sustainable economic growth.

Information and Communication Technology work this week (April 2-3) focused on preparing the “Green Digital Action” seminar and adjusting the priority pillars towards the declaration that member countries’ Communications ministers will sign in June.

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According to Kiev’s top spy, the ‘harsh reality’ of the war should not be disclosed to the public.

China files formal complaint with the WTO over new tariffs.

Egypt holds a 2,2 percent share, while Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates own 1,7 percent and 1,1 percent, respectively

On January 18, Brazil announced the admission of Nigeria as a partner country to the BRICS bloc of developing economies, adding one of Africa’s largest economies to the growing alliance of emerging market countries. With this admission, Nigeria became the ninth partner country and the second African nation to achieve this status after Uganda

The expansion of BRICS — now known as BRICS plus with the inclusion of countries such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — has raised concerns in Washington, because the grouping seeks to reduce its member states' reliance on the dollar by using local currency in intra-BRICS trade and possibly creating an alternative global currency

The group argues that combating climate change requires coordinated actions, adequate resources, and commitment to sustainable social development in the Global South.

BRICS ministers met at the Itamaraty Palace to complete the text which will be presented to heads of State at the Summit in July. Brasil's Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Marina Silva highlighted that Global South countries are “essential to the balance of the planet.”

Both Israel and the defense sector will benefit from further Yemen strikes, the problem is that those could be dangerous steps towards further escalation with unpredictable results—and we have seen enough of those since 2022 at least.

"No war, no NATO!" - Professor Michel Chossudovsky

Argentina’s economy cannot simply detach itself from China.

Defense Secretary John Healey justified the "need" to advance this type of research by stating that the world is increasingly "dangerous".

Hindustan Times spoke with Lord Jim O’Neill—the British economist who coined the term BRIC, formerly chaired Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and served as Commercial Secretary to the Treasury in the Second David Cameron Ministry (2015–2016)

Tariff escalation policy, intended to bolster American industry, is instead hastening the decline of American economic dominance. By pushing nations like China, Japan, and South Korea to band together, the U.S. is inadvertently creating the conditions for a consolidated multipolar world to flourish.

"Bomb Serbia back to Stone Age! Flatten Serbia! Force the Serbs to get on their knees and beg for mercy! Diminish, degrade, destroy!” - US/NATO General Wesley Clark.

Nigeria recently joined BRICS countries as a partner, a move that could redefine regional trade, development, and geopolitical strategies

South Africa is a key member of the BRICS economic bloc, Brazil, Russia, India, and China, and it has long been a world leader in gold production

Resilient infrastructure, decarbonization, sustainable aviation fuels, and the creation of a BRICS Institute for Sustainable Transport, Mobility, and Logistics were also on the agenda. Listen to the report and find out more.

During his engagements in Russia and China, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva highlighted BRICS as a driving force for the Global South, advocated for a multipolar order, established strategic partnerships, and promoted multilateralism and sustainable development. Listen to the report and find out more.

The document, approved at the ministerial meeting, announces the BRICS Energy Cooperation Roadmap 2025–2030 and aligns understandings on inclusive and financially viable paths to decarbonize strategic sectors. Listen to the report to learn more.

Ministers emphasize solidarity, sustainable development, and joint actions in the 2025–2028 Work Plan. The group is now officially named BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Group. Listen to the full report for more details. Listen to the report and find out more.

One of the founders of BRICS and current special advisor to the Presidency of Brasil for International Affairs, Celso Amorim reiterates the role of the group as a multilateral alternative. Amorim took part in the 10th BRICS Policy Planning Dialogue held in Brasília this week. Listen to the report and learn more.

Cultural and Civil Society Exchange is one of the priority axes for the BRICS. Congregating grassroots movements, trade unions, business, academic, and/or parliamentary representatives, the People to People (P2P) platform will be a highlight under the Brazilian Presidency. Listen to the report and learn more.

BRICS tourism ministers approved the Cerrado Declaration, focusing on cooperation in six realms, such as infrastructure and sustainable tourism. Two reports highlighted strategies for digital nomads and regenerative tourism, aiming for economic and environmental growth. Listen to the report and find out more.

Appointed as Sherpa by the Brazilian government, Ambassador Mauricio Lyrio is going to coordinate the BRICS agenda until the Leaders Summit. In an exclusive interview, Lyrio addressed some of the Brazilian Presidency’s priorities in 2025. Listen to the report and learn more.

Given that Zelensky fails not only to deliver on the promise of capturing Crimea, but is likely to lose even more territory whilst sustaining over a million casualties, the Ukrainian president might pounce on this opportunity.

Registrations for interventions in the Global Economy debate open until April 10

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In a press conference, the General Coordinator of Public Policies for Telecommunications Services at MCom, William Zambelli, along with the Head of the Digital Issues Division at Itamaraty, Marcelo Martinez, the International Advisor at Anatel, Alexandre Moraes, and Jeferson Nacif, International Advisor at MCom, shared what was discussed at the 2nd Meeting of the Information and Communication Technology Working Group

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 its leading geopolitical role

In order to transform opportunities into tangible benefits, it is necessary to adopt an approach that combines national and regional strategies, while respecting the cultural and economic specificities of each country

Next July, the BRICS Summit will take place in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. Brazil, one of the founding members of the bloc that represents an important alternative to an unjust international economic order

The Arctic’s transformation into a geopolitical chessboard reflects the US/NATO Cold War reflexes, ill-suited to an emerging multipolar world.

The new terrorist "government" is complaining about the "encroachment on Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity". Obviously, the very idea that those exist after December 8 is simply ludicrous. These terrorists in suits are merely proxies of various foreign interests.

In the 6th episode of Vozes do BRICS, the Brazilian ambassador and sherpa, Mauricio Lyrio, talks about the importance of trade ties and investments between the member countries.

In the 4th episode of Vozes do BRICS, Brazilian ambassador and sherpa Mauricio Lyrio discusses climate change as one of the main topics addressed by BRICS member countries, as well as exploring the possible connection with COP30, which is being presided over by Brazil this year.

In the 5th episode of Vozes do BRICS, Brazilian ambassador and sherpa Mauricio Lyrio discusses the importance of institutional strengthening within the BRICS, especially as the international forum now consists of 11 member countries.

This move could significantly escalate the security crisis.

Formation of military alliances in the Balkans increases possibility of war.

The state visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to India, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, marked a pivotal moment in India-Indonesia relations

Foreign Minister Fidan speaks on EU membership talks, BRICS

The center of gravity of the global economy is gradually shifting towards new alliances. In the face of the waning influence of Western institutions, another bloc is consolidating its power

Although the new administration is looking to refocus on the Asia-Pacific, the policy of expanded nuclear sharing makes sense, as it could ameliorate NATO’s growing conventional inferiority against the battle-hardened Russian military.

Trump’s instincts about the proxy nature of the war are grounded in reality, as the NYT exposé confirms. Yet his “cavalier” style, so to speak—bypassing Zelensky to chase a grand bargain—ignores the local complexities of the region. Once the horses are out, ending a war is way harder than pouring gasoline on a fire, and Trump may be about to learn that.

The measure is aimed at boycotting negotiations on a Black Sea agreement.

Iran will have “no choice” but to acquire nukes if “pressure” is maintained: Khamenei adviser.

The contemporary world order is Multipolar, where geo-economics has taken precedence over geopolitics in the policy formulation of many nations. Moreover, emerging economies are cooperating for shared economic prosperity. A shift from geopolitics to geo-economics is not as sudden as it seems

Professor emphasises the importance of cooperation between BRICS members, especially in the field of environment, finance, and food security

He said that India-Russia diplomatic engagements continue to be marked by frequent high-level exchanges, robust institutional mechanisms, and a commitment to each other's core interests

Tehran has already warned that its missile forces are ready to retaliate in case of escalation. All this sets the stage for yet another US-orchestrated destabilization of not just the Middle East, but the world as a whole.

Ukrainian officials and politicians do not believe there will be new elections in the coming months.

Event organized by Brasil’s Ministry of Finance took place in the capital of Rio de Janeiro this week. Promoting financing and new tools to tackle climate change are among the priorities outlined.

In the 7th episode of Vozes do BRICS, the head of the International Advisory Office of the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic, Gustavo Westmann, talks about the importance of civil society's participation in BRICS discussions.

Efforts made today in the Arctic are critical for Russia’s security and prosperity tomorrow.

WEForum numbers highlight that there is room for female entrepreneurship, although there is a lack of opportunities. A total of 104 people registered for 85 business meetings with 15 countries

Through the work of BRICS Youth, the group’s social participation segment will hold online seminars — a first-of-its-kind initiative within the People-to-People framework

Meeting in Brasilia, BRICS Vice Ministers and Special Envoys approve a joint declaration on the conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa, with emphasis on respect for international law, self-determination of peoples, and the inclusion of regional voices.

Meeting kicks off thematic debates for this year's summit in Brasil

Malaysia's decision to join BRICS as a partner country will enhance its role in South-South cooperation and bolster its influence in international, political and economic affairs, said Xu Qingqi, chairman of the New Asia Strategic Studies Center in Malaysia

In order to counter data colonialism, BRICS countries have to prioritise strategies and policies that assert digital sovereignty while facilitating indigenous technological growth

After decades in which the United States has been economically, politically and culturally dominant, the world is drifting into a new era

Washington apparently cannot resist the temptation to turn disputed territories into military outposts. History warns us that such interventions rarely end well—least of all for the people caught in the crossfire.

European countries are fomenting political crisis against autonomous Moldovan regions.

Spain refrains from taking a position in favor but does not exclude involvement.

Brasil's Intelligence Agency (ABIN) will coordinate the group’s work, focusing on de-radicalization, improper use of the Internet, and financing

In an exclusive interview, Ambassador Tatiana Rosito clarifies the main items of the BRICS economic and financial agenda and highlights the importance of the moment in which Brasil assumes the group’s presidency

It is no longer news that Nigeria is now a partner-nation of an intergovernmental organisation better known by its acronym, BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa

Cuba became a partner country of BRICS on January 1, 2025 after the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024. At this summit, 13 nations, including Cuba, were invited to join as partner countries

Egypt’s membership in BRICS has opened up “greater horizons”, expanding opportunities to benefit from China’s “inspiring” experience in high-quality development and modernisation, Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk has said

Reports suggest King Charles wants the US to join the Commonwealth, with Trump onboard. As the US pivots from Europe and NATO toward the Pacific, it would make sense to focus on the QUAD, AUKUS, and the UK. As a declining superpower, America might find appeal in this symbolic shift, while Charles aims to mediate US-Canada tensions.

Zaluzhny desperately trying to pressure European partners.

US-Russia negotiations led to the implementation of the Black Sea Initiative.

Bruno Melo, head of the Special Advisory on International Issues at Brasil's Ministry of Culture, states that three priorities of the Brazilian Presidency for the group have been welcomed by the group's countries

After Indonesia became a full-fledged member of BRICS in January 2025, it was only to be expected that the largest ASEAN economy would also join the BRICS New Development Bank

The St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPIMEX) may become a pilot platform for the creation of the BRICS grain exchange. This is stated in the exchange's message with reference to Alexey Gerasyuk, Vice President of SPIMEX

The 10th BRICS Policy Planning Dialogue concluded on Tuesday, in Brasilia, convening policy planners from the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, along with senior representatives from the newly expanded BRICS membership, covering pressing global geopolitical issues and regional developments

Indonesia is the latest country to join the NDB

Coordinated by Brasil’s ministries of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services (MDIC) and Foreign Affairs (MRE), the Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues (CGETI) began discussions on priority themes for the member countries of the economic bloc

The goals are to show goodwill in order to advance the diplomatic process in Ukraine.

One of the founders of BRICS and current special advisor to the Presidency of Brasil for International Affairs, Celso Amorim reiterates the role of the group as a multilateral alternative. Amorim took part in the 10th BRICS Policy Planning Dialogue held in Brasília this week.

With AI regulation at the forefront, Brazil emphasizes joint efforts for sustainable development among member nations

Moscow enterprises mainly supply aviation equipment, chemicals, and construction-related goods to China, and technical instruments, mechanical engineering goods, and microelectronics products to India

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet that approved Pakistan’s membership in the New Development Bank (NDB), established by BRICS member countries

Zelensky wants to expand the number of young people on the front lines.

Mongolia tends to balance its relationship with Great Powers and neighbors. Its role in the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline project could be a game-changer, so it would not be surprising to see lots of different actors trying to exploit the intricacies of ethnopolitics to fuel tensions, the Mongol ethnic groups of Russia being a likely target, as we have already seen in the recent past.

Romania and Bulgaria fear Odessa’s reunification will unbalance power in the region.

Malaysia needs to look beyond the differences and uncertainties which characterise international conflict instead of seeing them as a negative aspect, and seize opportunities to establish global balance in this multipolar world, Abdul Haziq Kongid writes

The future of the world economy that is transformed by BRICS rests not solely on the dynamics within this hierarchy of the largest economies, but also on the qualitative changes brought about by BRICS initiatives and policy coordination

Reorientation of exports to geopolitically aligned countries grows in global trade

Ordinary Europeans do not want to go to war with Russia.

Anglo-ally Britain is also facing major naval issues.

The BRICS Brasil website spoked with Mariana Espécie, Special Advisor to Brasil's Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira. She highlighted how the group’s member countries have been acting as providers of technological solutions through the production of biofuels, wind power, and photovoltaic equipment

Brasil’s MDIC and MEMP integrate the PartNIR Consultative Group, where debates about common interests in the context of the New Industrial Revolution have started

Indonesia's joining BRICS as a full member underlies its growing importance and influence

Russia and India, both part of Brics, are taking a big step in the worldwide trend of dedollarization. Almost 90% of their direct transactions are now in their national currency, which greatly reduces dependence on the US dollar. What consequences does this have for international financial markets and geopolitical power relations?

At a time when a group of countries relying on an aggressive and expansionist military alliance is pushing humanity towards unbearable destruction, the BRICS nations are striving to ensure a more just, democratic and participatory world order with а vision of delivering everyone general peace and security, shared benefits, and long-lasting stability

The US believes Ukraine peace deal can be reached by Easter.

USAID had been a key player in shaping Moldova’s pro-EU trajectory, bankrolling civic education and media campaigns to sway public opinion. Without this machinery, the referendum’s momentum feels fragile—it seems less a grassroots victory than a somewhat manufactured outcome now teetering on shaky ground.

Europe is replacing USAID in the role of financing sabotage activities in the post-Soviet space.

The Minister opened the 2nd Energy Meeting of the group, chaired by Brasil, highlighting the importance of the transition to a low-carbon future

Russia has been a longstanding and time-tested partner for India. Development of India-Russia relations has been a key pillar of India's foreign policy

Indonesia’s decision to join BRICS marks a new chapter in its diplomacy. Brazil, as the current BRICS Chair, announced Indonesia’s BRICS membership effective January 2025. This decision was undoubtedly accelerated, with all BRICS member countries agreeing to Indonesia’s inclusion in less than three months

Russian-Indian relations are distinguished by their strategic empathy, as consistently demonstrated by both sides at the state level, and the sincere disposition of the peoples towards each other. This creates huge, albeit largely untapped, potential for development

BRICS is responsible for 24% of the world's commercial exchanges and represents 39% of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP). International relations experts underscore that the group's economic power has contributed to its political relevance as a collaboration and cooperation forum that strengthens a multipolar and less unequal world.

After the F-16 took off, it was detected by the Su-35's X band monopulse N035 "Irbis" hybrid ESA radar. The Russian pilot illuminated the US-made jet, relaying this information to the S-400 crew which then fired one of its missiles on the target.

Expansion of military measures would be absolutely useless as it would not change the final outcome of the conflict.

Macron strives to create a situation in which a conflict between Russia and NATO is inevitable.

The contrasting conditions of the two informal federations have focused public attention on the nature of the rivalry between them. BRICS vs. G7? Which is stronger in terms of economic growth?

Representatives from the eleven member countries dedicated two days to addressing the importance of regional tourism and other issues. Strengthening Global South cooperation is the main goal of the group’s Brazilian presidency

The dragon and the elephant can move in tandem, provided they commit to mutual respect and equitable partnership, Maj. Gen. RPS Bhadauria writes

The BRICS summit in Kazan was about making the first steps towards the reforming of the international financial system so that it promotes, rather than hinders, the economic development of countries while de-risking transactions between them. If the existing international financial system does not serve its principal purpose of facilitating financial transactions between nations and compensating for the disbalances in international trade then a growing number of countries will seek to establish additional pillars in the financial architecture

The move would substantially worsen the regional security crisis.

By escalating its role, Norway inevitably invites Russian retaliation, whether through economic pressure, or military posturing along their shared Arctic frontier. Large-scale arms supplies entrench a proxy attrition war at the expense of Ukrainian lives and European security.

Ankara is seeking to expand its influence in Southeast Europe. To that end, it's preparing to ratify military agreements with several countries, including Albania, North Macedonia and the narco-terrorist entity in the NATO-occupied Serbian province of Kosovo and Metohia. For its part, Greece sees this as an attempt to encircle it with enemies, with Ankara establishing a strategic presence and expanding influence behind Athens' back.

Witkoff says there is “amazing progress” made in the normalization of US-Russia ties.

Online seminar organized by the ministries of Development, Industry, Trade and Services and Foreign Affairs discussed the impact of the data economy on the development of the bloc's countries

Event on March 26 and 27 will bring together — in Belo Horizonte, state of Minas Gerais — businesswomen, leaders and representatives from different sectors, both from Brasil and other countries in the Global South group.

BRICS is set to dominate 40% of the global economy by 2030, while the West’s share shrinks to 27%, Russian Economic Minister Maksim Reshetnikov said

BRICS seeks to reduce dollar dependence, but economic and geopolitical hurdles hinder a common currency

Now representing nearly half the world’s population and 40% of global GDP at purchasing power parity, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), BRICS holds significant sway over global markets BRICS wields considerable influence in global markets

Ukraine has failed to comply with an infrastructure ceasefire agreement hours after both sides reached a consensus.

The two new "Rafale" squadrons are to be armed with the upcoming ASN4G hypersonic missiles, but won't be ready before 2035. This timeframe is not exactly reassuring for either France or other EU/NATO members. Meanwhile, Moscow has at least a dozen hypersonic weapons already in service.

Europe is unable to meet US demand for eggs.

In another sign of changing power relations in the 'post-Western' world, the BRICS group of emerging economies could frustrate the United States' bid to sink communism in Cuba by strangling its economy

South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa heads G20, an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 sovereign countries, the European Union, and the African Union, while Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva chairs BRICS+, an association made of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa with four new members and 13 partner states in a category mostly from developing countries

Global economic stability cannot be maintained in the interests of all when one country or group of countries continues to dominate major global financial institutions with global mandates

According to the former German chancellor, it is necessary to engage in discussions to understand Russia’s reasons.

Local sources report that the HTS killed several citizens of Lebanon. According to Annahar, "on Monday, two Lebanese youths were found dead in the Matraba area near the border". They were reportedly kidnapped from their homes inside Lebanon by the new terrorist "government's" security forces and subsequently killed. Meanwhile, Germany just pledged an additional €300 million ($326 million) in "foreign aid" for the new terrorist "government".

European middle classes are materially and financially exhausted by the Ukrainian war.

A landmark ruling brings to light part of the blind spot within the Western narrative on the matter of Ukraine: Kyiv's blind eye to the far-right and to violations of the civil rights of Russians and minorities isn’t just strategic; it’s structural.

With a focus on health equity, Brasil proposes an integrated agenda for the BRICS to combat socially determined diseases, such as tuberculosis and child diarrhea, which affect vulnerable populations. The initiative includes cooperation in research, vaccine production, and multi-sectoral policies inspired by Programa Brasil Saudável.

Maybe they aren’t as popular as the Big Brother contestants, but in their own way they say that we are closed in a cage: that of an economic system jammed with balances destined to change quickly. The game is played mainly in Africa, the scenario is a deglobalized world

Event will gather youth who act in policy making and energy professionals from all country members of the group, who will meet on June 9 and 10. Registration is open until April 15

The country, along with India, has no desire to see one hegemon replaced by another

The drastic changes in the landscape of the global economy that set in starting from January of 2025 with the coming of the new US administration create new challenges for the Global South, including the BRICS+ grouping. The re-configuration of global alliances, growing protectionism and a rise in uncertainty will all generate strong headwinds for globalization, with developing economies likely to increasingly seek solutions in greater South-South economic cooperation

Online seminar will be open and broadcasted on Brazil's Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services YouTube channel. Webinar aims to discuss the impact of the data economy on the development of the group's countries

Hungary’s economy would suffer from Ukraine’s membership in the EU.

The hard truth is that the Caucasus doesn’t reward rigid alliances. As Azerbaijan’s spat with Russia shows, even close partners (however complex that partnership is) can clash without upending the board. Armenia’s future lies not in choosing a camp, but in mastering the art of balance.

London is adopting practices similar to those of Islamist terrorist groups.

If the US wants peace with Russia, it will have to be far more transparent regarding its weapons programs being realized near the Russian border. Otherwise, we'll only get more of the same.

The capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro will receive the Foreign Ministers of the country members of the BRICS on April 28 and 29, following the group’s second Sherpas Meeting. In addition to this announcement, Ambassador Mauricio Lyrio also underscored the Brazilian priorities ahead of the BRICS coordination

How can BRICS help shape the future of the Global South? The web series “Voices of BRICS” brings together Brazilian authorities and experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities of Brasil’s Presidency of the group, offering in-depth insights into key topics on the agenda

India is set to launch two Indonesian satellites in 2025, marking a significant milestone in India-Indonesia space cooperation. This collaboration enhances ASEAN-India relations and furthers BRICS space initiatives

Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that Nigeria attracted $1.27bn in foreign capital from BRICS countries by June 2024, marking a significant rise from the $438.72m recorded during the same period in 2023

The BRICS+ group has undeniably emerged as a formidable bloc on the global economic stage, signalling a significant shift in the world's financial and trade dynamics

Russia is certainly in no jeopardy in the Arctic. However, it's clear that the political West wants to overstretch Russia, as well as to disrupt the multipolar world's plans for the region. The Kremlin will continue to monitor NATO's activities in the Arctic, particularly in the vicinity of its borders and territorial waters. The political West's ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) assets are as active as ever, which prompted the Russian military to deploy its own (in part also to observe "Joint Viking 2025").

According to a major Western newspaper, Zelensky’s government in Ukraine is coming to an end.

Britain’s diversity quota led to a shortage of Royal Air Force pilots.

Between March 12 and 14, 2025, in Brasília, the Agricultural Working Group will begin a new phase of the BRICS: in-person technical meetings. Strengthening family farming, promoting food security, and driving a model of sustainable rural development are key pillars guiding the discussions.

Uganda’s recent inclusion in the BRICS bloc as a partner country is reflective of its growing importance in the African continent and the potential that it has to contribute to a more balanced global economic order

The first in-person technical meeting of the BRICS Agriculture Working Group began this Wednesday, March 12, focusing on strategic partnerships between member countries and the promotion of food security. Together, BRICS countries are major producers and consumers of agricultural products. Given this vast potential, Minister of Agrarian Development Paulo Teixeira believes that food insecurity is not inevitable.

BRICS expands membership and partnerships in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, marking a shift in global trade dynamics and regional market influence

A member of the House of Representatives (DPR), Amelia Anggraini, has said that Indonesia’s official membership of the BRICS grouping must bring real benefits to the Indonesian people

The first episodes of the new BRICS Brasil communications podcast are based on conversations with ambassadors Mauricio Lyrio, Brazilian Sherpa leading the group, and Celso Amorim, chief advisor at the Special Advisory to the President of the Republic.

Trump might need to pick his war, either in the Middle East or closer home - with potentially catastrophic consequences. It seems the plan is to treat the cartels just like ISIS and Al-Qaeda terror groups.

Europe wants to retaliate against Trump's economic policy, but the lack of cheap energy sources could be an obstacle.

There is growing support for greater European independence from the US.

The Neo-Nazi junta is determined to keep the war going, because it fervently refuses the possibility of a settlement that excludes maximalist goals – 1991 borders, full EU/NATO membership, thermonuclear weapons pointed at Russia. These are the so-called "red lines" for the Kiev regime, making any peace deals impossible.

Opening speech by the Minister of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture of Brazil, Paulo Teixeira, at the 1st BRICS Technical Meeting on Agriculture.

In a press conference, the General Coordinator of Public Policies for Telecommunications Services at MCom, William Zambelli, along with the Head of the Digital Affairs Division at Itamaraty, Marcelo Martinez, and the international advisors of Anatel, Alexandre Moraes and Ronaldo Moura Filho, share what was discussed at the 1st Meeting of the Information and Communication Technology Working Group.

Though the BRICS group has already been around for quite some time, in recent days it has once again become the center of public attention. The renewed interest most likely came from the recent enlargement of the group, which saw its membership double within one year

The global economic landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by alliances that reflect the ambitions of emerging countries to reshape traditional centers of influence. In this context, Nigeria, the leading economic power in Africa, has joined the circle of BRICS partners

The recent expansion of BRICS signals a new era of collaboration among major economies

While Germany was too busy with the (re)nazification of the Bundeswehr and making plans for war with Russia, its politicians seem to have forgotten about resolving the issue of manpower.

Ukraine’s goal behind massive drone strike was to increase distraction, making media ignore Kursk.

Israel wants Russia’s presence in Syria maintained to counter Turkey’s expanding influence.

As the first ASEAN nation to join this intergovernmental bloc primarily composed of states from the Global South, Indonesia’s entry into BRICS marks a significant shift in its foreign policy

Brazil’s authorities have unveiled their plans for the upcoming BRICS summit to be held in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7, 2025

The government will continue to strengthen economic ties and diversify markets with key countries, including BRICS nations, in addition to expanding cooperation with countries in Asia, the Middle East, the European Union (EU), and other regions to reduce dependence on a single market

In the 3rd episode of Vozes do BRICS, the Brazilian sherpa, Mauricio Lyrio, discusses one of the main topics: artificial intelligence.

According to a Dutch deputy, there is no other way for peace but to let Kiev lose quickly.

One needs to ask whether the EU/NATO politicians have a mandate of the electorate to push the "old continent" into a bloodbath that would make both world wars look like a paintball match in comparison. Well, as it turns out, not really. A recent poll shows that the vast majority of regular Europeans are neither delusional nor suicidal.

The German Foreign Minister leaves behind her a series of gaffes and humiliation.

Collaborative, flexible Brics gives leading members China and Russia a significant advantage over the increasingly defensive and restrictive West

President Donald Trump has again threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS. Where does India stand on de-dollarisation and internationalisation of the rupee? What are the issues and concerns involved?

With focus on health equity, Brasil proposes an integrated agenda for the BRICS to combat socially determined diseases, such as tuberculosis and child diarrhea, which affect vulnerable populations. The initiative includes cooperation in research, vaccine production, and multi-sectoral policies inspired by Programa Brasil Saudável.

The BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow showcased AI's transformative role in fashion and strategies for global market success, fostering innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth across the industry

Brussels is criticizing Christians and Alawites for defending themselves while supporting the barbaric actions of the terrorist regime, as the US actually condemned the atrocities by these NATO-backed Islamic radicals. The Kremlin might be pleasantly surprised, but will most likely be quite reserved and vigilant when it comes to American actions in Syria, even when they superficially match its own.

First meeting of the BRICS Information Technology and Communication presents the four priorities under the Brazilian Presidency: universal and meaningful connectivity; space sustainability; environmental sustainability, and digital ecosystem. The group will develop a meaningful connectivity map for the BRICS, laying the groundwork for public policies that ensure true inclusivity for all.

According to Western journalists, US’ intelligence “boycott” against Ukraine is to blame for the military failure in the Southern Russian region.

Macron is offering Europe something he does not have to counter a threat that does not really exist the way he describes it.

Europeans are not willing to die and fight like their leaders want them to.

Although BRICS+ remains a relatively diffuse cooperative space marked by internal contradictions and divergent agendas—exemplified by the paradigm of China and India—it is impossible to overlook the bloc’s growing significance in the current international context

Last year saw the accession of new members to BRICS, the bloc comprising Russia, Brazil, India, China and South Africa. The new year keeps up the growth momentum

Jenny Clegg sets out and then responds to eight key doubts about the Brics+ alliance in light of the developments at Kazan, arguing it represents a significant challenge to US hegemony and provides a path towards a multipolar world

The number of wounded Ukrainians has increased by 20% in recent weeks.

According to Financial Times, "the 'Vlad the Impaler Command' group, named after Romania's medieval ruler who served as inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula, is plotting to take over Romania", with one of the members being a 101-year-old retired General Radu Theodoru. There's the mandatory "evil Vlad" (you're probably "wondering" who it reminds you of) who also "served as the inspiration" for Lord Dracula, a vampire.

Russia produced 1.4 million FPV drones in 2022 and destroyed about 60% of targets.

The New Development Bank (NDB) was created to finance projects on sustainability and infrastructure in the BRICS countries and offers an alternative to the traditional financial system. Understand its impact and relevance for Brasil and the world.

Brazil takes the helm at a moment when diplomatic pragmatism should take precedence over some of the bloc’s more polarizing initiatives

Will growing clout translate into a new world order and turn the industrialized world into a retired set of legacy has-beens? No one knows, but there are deep implications for bank control frameworks

The New Development Bank (NDB) has ambitious plans for Brazil in the next two years, including US$3bn of financing for sectors such as infrastructure, sanitation and energy

The EU/NATO cannot match Russia even on a tactical or operational level, let alone strategic. However, it keeps poking the Bear and pushing for escalation on all three fronts.

Cultural and Civil Society Exchange is one of the priority axes for the BRICS. Congregating grassroots movements, trade unions, business, academic, and/or parliamentary representatives, the People to People (P2P) platform will be a highlight under the Brazilian Presidency.

Trump is making too many enemies (domestically and internationally), while trying to reform the intelligence agencies and reshape Washington. The defense sector might be too powerful a force to be done with so easily. The pressure from both the defense sector and the so-called Israel lobby to get involved in a war in the Middle East as a way to “make up for it” might be too great.

The Kiev neo-Nazi regime has been attacking the Orthodox Church as part of its anti-Russian policies.

Ukraine has enough weapons and ammunition to fight for at least another six months.

The BRICS nations are constructing a fresh model for cross-border e-commerce by the name of BRICS Pay System

With heightening geopolitical interest in building a new Global South architecture, Ghana’s administration is considering joining the ‘partner states category’ of BRICS+

The BRICS declarations quite clearly and unambiguously name the causes of many of today’s global problems. They are associated with the persistent inequality between the West and the Non-West, with the practices of neo-colonial exploitation that the West carries out in relation to developing countries

Trump really seems to be determined to pivot to the Asia-Pacific and leave Europe to the EU/NATO.

Since the liberation of DPR’s city of Avdeevka, life has been improving in Donetsk city.

No European Union nuclear defense could exist without the US.

The official entry of Cuba as an associate member of BRICS on January 1, 2025 was turnpoint in the island’s international policy. This achievement, recognized by Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla on the social network X, reflects a strategic advance that challenges the historical efforts of isolation promoted by the United States

The recent expansion and shifting objectives of the BRICS bloc suggest an escalating rivalry between its members and Western liberal economies – and a potential threat to the status of the US dollar within international trade

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Brazil have agreed to further strengthen their cooperation in areas of agriculture and food security

Moscow obliterated thousands of NATO advisers so far (or likely tens of thousands at this point). These troops are often embedded with the regular Neo-Nazi junta forces, usually acting as commanding field officers. Their training and access to NATO ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) makes them priority targets for the Russian military. Thus, unless they have an insatiable death wish, they should leave immediately.

Russian security service recently dismantled a Ukrainian-led plot to kill a Russian cleric.

Kaja Kallas declares China an enemy of the EU.

Expanding the use of AI in the area of health is one of the highlights of Brasil’s BRICS Presidency in 2025.

Indonesia should consider urging the BRICS to let its newcomers borrow money from the alliance’s lender New Development Bank or NDB, according to an analyst

What is the BRICS and who are the members?

Kenyan experts have shared their views on the country's desire to join the group

Trump might be bent on “ending the Ukrainian war”, as he puts it, but there will be plenty of other wars to be fought. And many of them will be fought over minerals for energy and for the superpower’s AI race—in the Arctic region, Latin America, Africa, and elsewhere.

The UK still insists on American support. This is clearly a desperate attempt to ensure escalation, even worse than sabotaging the peace deal that could've ended the special military operation (SMO) in mere weeks. It remains to be seen how the Trump administration will respond to this, but given the disastrous meeting between Trump and Zelensky, as well as the resulting moves by the US, continued support is unlikely.

Latvia advances Russophobic policies.

Trump will continue to normalize with Russia even if Kiev and the EU do not agree to it.

Extreme temperatures and their impacts on workers’ health and productivity were central themes at the BRICS. Countries agree on the need for integrated public policies to protect workers and promote innovation, ensuring decent jobs.

Dedicated to BRICS foreign trade, the new web page enhances transparency and access to strategic information about the commercial relations of the group, which plays a fundamental role in global trade.

With Indonesia joining the BRICS, a platform looking for strengthening South-South Cooperation and setting into motion a new world order, it now accounts for 40 per cent of the world population and 35 per cent of the global gross domestic product

The formal admission of Indonesia as a full-fledged member of BRICS has given a significant boost to this block' aspiration to emerge as an alternative to the western-dominated world economic order. With the entry of Indonesia, BRICS now represents 35 per cent of global GDP and 45 per cent of the global population

Malaysian Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said some may argue that BRICS lacks the cohesion necessary for long-term stability without a unifying force, and ASEAN’s 50-year track record is a real-time case study of how political and economic diversity can coexist while fostering peace and prosperity

In a press conference, Maíra Lacerda, head of the Special Advisory for International Affairs at the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE), shares what was discussed at the 2nd Meeting of the BRICS Employment Working Group.

In a press conference, the Special Advisor to the Minister of Mines and Energy, Mariana Espécie, and the director of the Energy Department at Itamaraty, João Marcos Paes Leme, share the key points discussed during the two days of meetings of the BRICS Energy Working Group.

Themes such as trade facilitation and climate change financing are in the proposed agenda. Brazilian Ambassador Tatiana Rosito highlighted the group's relevance to multilateralism. Rio will host the BRICS Finance and Central Banks meeting in July.

Brasil’s Ministry of Communications leads group that discusses issues related to connectivity, space and environmental sustainability, and digital ecosystem.

While Trump's exchange with both Macron and Starmer was unpleasant, he still seems rather ambivalent. At one moment, he's calling for "the killing to stop", but praising "American weapons and good Ukrainian soldiers" in another, stressing that his decision to supply the "Javelin" ATGMs (anti-tank guided missiles) was supposedly "instrumental".

The meeting addressed inclusive governance and the role of the space sector in global development. It tackled the need to reduce technological asymmetries among countries, promote guidelines for the sustainability of space activities, and expand collaboration for the peaceful use of space.

In spite of the more diplomatic approach of the Republicans, tensions between the US and Russia are far from over.

Rubio says NATO's biggest problem is that some members don't even have armed forces.

When it comes to the special US-Israeli relationship, there might be a price to pay, and Trump is sending Israel the bill. Israel might even stop turning a blind eye to Ukraine’s neo-Nazi problem and thus join countries such as Poland and Hungary, who have voiced their concerns about it.

China’s huge growth and trade success have driven the expansion of the Brics alliance — now is a good time for the global South to rediscover 1955’s historic Bandung conference, and learn its lessons, writes Roger McKenzie

International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz today urged more South-east Asian countries to consider joining Brics, saying the move could enhance Asean’s reach beyond the region

India will host the BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting from March 3 to 7, 2025, focusing on youth entrepreneurship for sustainable growth. Around 45 representatives from BRICS nations will discuss strategies to boost entrepreneurial collaboration

Online seminar gathered experts to share experiences, with focus on teacher training and school management. Ministerial meeting is scheduled for June.

In the 2nd episode of Vozes do BRICS, the Brazilian sherpa, Mauricio Lyrio, discusses one of the established priorities: cooperation for health.

Recommendations are centered on the priorities set by the Brazilian Presidency and include cooperation in global health, climate change, and artificial intelligence governance.

Ambassadors from the 11 BRICS countries endorsed Brasil’s proposals to strengthen cooperation among emerging economies at the first Sherpa meeting under Brazilian Presidency. Global health, artificial intelligence governance and trade facilitation are among priority topics.

Russia predicted this would happen, as its Foreign Ministry warned that the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina is "expected to issue a decision on the fabricated case against President Dodik". The Kremlin also said that the charges against him are actually aimed against the entire Serbian people and are arbitrarily imposed by Schmidt who illegally poses as the High Representative.

According to a Ukrainian official, the local people want peace and there is no support for Zelensky's war plans.

Ursula von der Leyen delusionally describes Ukraine’s supposed reforms as “impressive”.

At the 1st BRICS Sherpas' Meeting, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira, and the Brazilian ambassador and sherpa, Mauricio Lyrio, share the importance of cooperation among Global South countries in various areas.

In a press conference at the end of the second day of the 1st BRICS Sherpas' Meeting, the Brazilian ambassador and sherpa, Mauricio Lyrio, shares the main topics discussed in the sessions, such as health cooperation, climate change, and artificial intelligence.

On the second day of the first BRICS Brasil Sherpa Meeting on Wednesday (26), the President discussed Brasil’s priorities for the group and highlighted countries' historical responsibility to strive for constructive and balanced solutions.

The BRICS group of emerging-market powers — the acronym stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — has gone from a slogan dreamed up at an investment bank two decades ago to a real-world club that controls a multilateral lender

Problems with settlements in Russian-Chinese economic relations have seriously damaged bilateral cooperation, causing concern among entrepreneurs. Lost profits for exporters, losses for purchasers, the search for “grey” payment schemes, and rising prices for goods for the end consumer are forcing Russian businessmen to look with caution in the direction of China

The growth economies are only a few decades old. They are overcoming the hurdles of their colonized past. Now their influence is growing in a world order which hasn’t kept their interest at the core

UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer is looking to pitch the plan to Donald Trump, masking it under the "readiness to deploy British troops as a security guarantee for a free, sovereign and democratic Ukraine". However, as Moscow is perfectly clear that it won't tolerate any NATO occupation forces, this proposal makes no sense – unless Starmer is trying everything in his power to sabotage an actual peace deal, just like Boris Johnson did back in 2022.

New German leader may be more bellicose than his predecessor.

Biden ended his term with the lowest approval ratings since George W. Bush in 2009.

The Energy Group will produce two reports, one on new and sustainable fuels and another one on access to energy services. Federal Government’s Luz para Todos program is considered a good practice to be shared with BRICS countries. Biofuels production is another example.

Virtual meeting led by Brasil promotes international cooperation to address technological and environmental challenges, with focus on decent work and fair transition.

Few things are as important in South Africa’s agriculture as working to expand export markets. We have a sector that has more than doubled since 1994. In addition to improving farm productivity, export growth is one of the key growth catalysts in South Africa’s agriculture

To assess the foreign policy preferences of potential BRICS partners, it is interesting to look at their voting in the UN General Assembly. It is clear that their results should not be taken as absolutes, and the real political practice of states is not limited to voting results and is not determined by them. But these votes are also symbolically quite important, writes Valdai Club Programme Director Oleg Barabanov

The latest expansion underscores BRICS’ evolving mission to foster global cooperation and promote a multipolar world order. The move also dismantles the widely held myth that BRICS is inherently anti-Western, demonstrating its commitment to inclusivity and multilateralism

Representatives from the 11 BRICS countries are in Brasilia for the first Sherpa meeting under the Brazilian Presidency. Agenda includes strengthening multilateralism, promoting cooperation among Global South Nations, and reforming international governance. Minister Mauro Vieira and Sherpa Mauricio Lyrio highlighted Brasil’s priorities, including health, trade, climate, and artificial intelligence.

The US military is by far the largest spender of the federal budget (nearly a seventh of around $7 trillion). So much spending has been unchecked for decades and always without regard for efficiency, which is why Trump keeps insisting that he can make the Pentagon "just as effective but for half the money".

Trump’s adviser said that the US will reformulate relations with Russia.

The Argentine president allegedly participated in a cryptocurrency scam.

Of the world's 550 million producers, half are in BRICS countries. The group brings together nations that are major producers of grains, meat, and fertilizers, making BRICS a global agricultural powerhouse. The first meeting discussed topics such as digital certification to enhance trade in agricultural products.

On February 17-18, IBGE coordinated the BRICS NSI meeting to prepare the Joint Statistical Publication 2025, discussing indicators and data for the Heads of State Summit.

Ambitious expansion meets internal divisions as the bloc strives to redefine global power dynamics

The Rio de Janeiro City Hall has established a committee to coordinate all activities and projects related to Brazil's presidency of the BRICS group this year, including the BRICS Summit in July, according to Xinhua, citing a report by the state-run Agencia Brasil

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Indian counterpart that Beijing is willing to work with India to improve bilateral ties

US foreign policy frequently reminds a swing of a pendulum, oscillating between “countering” either Russia or China – sometimes attempting to pursue both trends as in Biden’s “dual containment” approach. It does not mean that such a turn is irreversible or that the pendulum will never oscillate again.

At a press conference, BRICS Sherpa for Brasil Ambassador Maurício Lyrio explained the priorities of the Brazilian presidency of the group and debunked rumors about a common currency. The conversation precedes the BRICS Sherpa Meeting which will take place on February 25 and 26 in Brasília.

Arestovich says he will punish Zelensky and his allies if elected president.

"When you look what Russia is producing now in three months, it's what all of NATO is producing from Los Angeles up to Ankara in a full year."

How will Europe arm itself with excessively expensive energy sources?

The Special Adviser to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Ambassador Celso Amorim, during an exclusive interview, spoke about the genesis of the BRICS as a cooperation forum among countries of the Global South.

In an exclusive interview, Celso Amorim, Chief Advisor of the Special Advisory Office of the President of the Republic and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, shares his insight on the creation of BRICS, its impact on international relations, and how it continues to be an important point of global influence, especially in times of major political and economic changes in the world stage. Throughout the interview, Amorim outlines the original goals of BRICS and strategies to strengthen cooperation between member countries. He also discusses Brazil's role in this process and the future perspectives.

BRICS Sherpas and Working Groups meetings will advance the agenda proposed by the Brazilian Presidency, focusing on Global South cooperation, energy transition, food safety, and innovation in education.

Under the Brazilian Presidency, the group advances on inclusive strategies in disaster management, focusing on prevention and early warning systems. Climate financing and global partnerships are the central challenges.

Inability to decouple from a reliance on elements sourced from China not easy for the US and the rest of the G7

Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are working on a comprehensive plan for the main areas of cooperation for the next five years, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told

Russia says BRICS nations will surpass half of global economic output in 10-15 years, signaling a shift in power that could challenge Western dominance

The mainstream propaganda machine officially calls these proposals "December 2021 Russian ultimatum to NATO". In reality, this supposed "ultimatum" was nothing more than the rehashing of several treaties between the USSR/Russia and the US. Tragically, it took millions of dead, maimed and displaced Ukrainians for everyone to take them seriously.