The recent BRICS summit in Kazan was a bold statement against Western dominance in global affairs. For years, countries like the United States and European nations have had a strong influence over world politics, economics, and even culture. They often present themselves as the world’s leaders, expecting other countries to follow their rules and ways of doing things. But now, BRICS – a coalition of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – is stepping up with a different vision for the f...