BRICS+ Series: Brazil’s Steel and Oil Sectors Power Ahead Despite Global Headwinds
Brazil's steel and oil industries are evolving amidst political challenges and global trade dynamics, as the country positions itself as a key player in the new Silk Road.
BRICS+ Series: Malaysia and Vietnam to Deepen Tourism Ties
Malaysia's tourism industry is experiencing a resurgence in the post-COVID era, primarily fueled by regional tourist demand and a burgeoning medical tourism sector. As a BRICS+ partner country, Malaysia is actively seeking to tap into new markets, exemplified by its recent tourism collaboration with Vietnam. This strategic partnership not only serves to bolster the tourism sectors of both nations but also advances the broader BRICS+ agenda of South-South cooperation.
BRICS+ Series: How OPEC and BRICS are Shaping the Future of Global Energy Trade
The developing relationship between OPEC+ and BRICS is significantly reshaping the global energy landscape. The coinciding membership of energy giants like Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the UAE in both the blocs is an indicator of the rising influence of the Global South in energy governance, contesting the Western-dominated order and redefining global oil trade.
White Refugees in South Africa: Fear, Fiction, or Historical Reckoning?
Is the idea of white refugees in South Africa fact or fiction — a genuine fear, or a red herring distracting us from deeper truths about belonging and identity in this country?
BRICS+ Series: Nigeria-India Economic Relationship
The Nigeria-India partnership represents a new model of South-South cooperation that transcends traditional aid relationships. Focusing on strategic collaboration in pharmaceuticals, energy sector development, and knowledge exchange, this relationship demonstrates how emerging economies are reshaping global power dynamics while addressing shared development challenges. As both nations engage more actively in platforms like BRICS, their partnership offers insights into the future of international economic relations.
The Great Tsek: What a Meme Can Tell Us About White South Africa's Real Escape Plan
TikTok memes of Afrikaner panic distract from the real betrayal — the liberal white brain drain that quietly fled with privilege intact. Gillian Schutte exposes the projection economy of whiteness.
BRICS+ Series: What the US-Russia Trade Resurgence Means for Global Geopolitics
Despite ongoing political tensions, US-Russia trade surged to a two-year high in March 2025, revealing the limits of Western sanctions and the persistence of economic interdependence. Driven by US demand for Russian raw materials, this resurgence reflects a broader shift toward pragmatic multipolarism, where geopolitical rivalry coexists with trade necessity—reshaping global multilateralism in a fractured but interconnected world.
BRICS+ Series: Lithium Powerhouse Bolivia in BRICS
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.
Whiteness, Trekking and the Spectacle of Persecution
Why are white Afrikaners framed as victims while brown-skinned refugees face harsh realities? Gillian Schutte delves into the complexities of race, migration, and historical narratives in the context of Donald Trump's refugee policy.