India’s Foreign Minister, S. Jaishankar, recently spoke at the 2024 NDTV World Summit, offering some powerful insights into how global power dynamics are shifting. According to Jaishankar, the world is no longer dominated by just a few Western countries. Instead, non-Western nations like India and China are rising in influence,
From October 22 to 24, 2024, the city of Kazan in Russia will host the 16th annual BRICS Summit. This summit is particularly important because it comes at a time when many countries are eager to join the group, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. After
For more than 20 years, Zimbabwe has been facing sanctions from the United States and the European Union. These sanctions were imposed because of concerns about human rights and democracy in the country. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the United Nations have reported that these sanctions have made
The Russian ruble has made a significant leap, becoming the main currency used for importing goods and services from Asian countries for the first time. This shift marks a major milestone in global trade and highlights Russia’s growing influence in the region. According to the Russian Central Bank, the ruble’s
At a recent event in New Delhi, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, delivered a strong message about the current state of the United Nations (UN). Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, Jaishankar didn’t hold back, comparing the UN to an “old company” that hasn’t kept up with the modern
Credit ratings play a huge role in the financial world. They help investors, both big institutions and regular individuals, understand how likely it is that a country or company will be able to repay its debts. When it comes to bonds and other forms of debt, credit ratings give investors
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Ryabkov, made an important announcement about joining the BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and several other countries. He stated that countries wanting to join BRICS cannot impose sanctions on any of its current members. This condition is crucial for any nation hoping
India’s Foreign Minister, S. Jaishankar, recently gave a fascinating explanation of why the BRICS group—comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—is unlike any other international alliance. Speaking at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, Jaishankar compared BRICS to other well-known trade groups like the European Union and NAFTA,
India’s national security advisor, Ajit Doval, has made a powerful call for change during a key BRICS meeting in Russia, arguing that global institutions dominated by Western countries are no longer fit for purpose. Speaking at the 14th Meeting of BRICS+ security officials in St. Petersburg, Doval stressed that the
