As global power structures evolve and traditional alliances shift, Africa is forging increasingly strategic ties with the Middle East, ushering in a new era of south–south cooperation, diversified partnerships, and multipolar diplomacy. A growing number of African financial institutions and governments are actively engaging with the Gulf, not merely as
BRICS nations are accelerating de-dollarisation, reducing reliance on the US dollar in global trade and finance. This push for a new financial architecture, promoting local currencies and alternative payment systems, was spurred by the Ukraine conflict and Western sanctions. For example, over 80% of Russia-China trade in 2023 bypassed the
BRICS nations are accelerating de-dollarisation, reducing reliance on the US dollar in global trade and finance. This push for a new financial architecture, promoting local currencies and alternative payment systems, was spurred by the Ukraine conflict and Western sanctions. For example, over 80% of Russia-China trade in 2023 bypassed the
Cuba’s tourism sector, already contending with external pressures and regulatory complexities, faces a new challenge as United Airlines prepares to suspend its only direct flight between Houston and Havana. This development threatens to weaken a key transport link for American travellers outside Florida and could further strain Cuba’s tourism-dependent economy.
Just a few decades ago, Iran was among the water-rich nations of West and Central Asia, boasting over 4,500 cubic metres of renewable freshwater per person annually, a figure once on par with Switzerland. Today, that number has dropped below 1,400, pushing the country into the margins of water stress.
At the 13th Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Science, Technology, and Innovation held in Brazil, a significant proposal was tabled by Russia that could reshape the future of scientific collaboration among the BRICS nations. The Russian delegation, represented by Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Konstantin Mogilevsky, called for
Brazil has tremendous agricultural potential with some of the most arable land in the world. Innovation in this sector can clearly see a vast economic improvement of Brazil’s agricultural sector. Modernisation in terms of precision agriculture practices and digital tools, sustainable farming methods addressing environmental concerns, and the future of
Tourism’s Power and Perception Tourism is a rapidly growing industry and a major employer in Egypt, making it vital for the nation’s economy as it is one of the top employers and a significant source of foreign currency. By opening its doors to international visitors, Egypt showcases its rich culture,
The 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), now in its 28th year, opens at a time of deep geopolitical flux and economic recalibration. With the theme Shared Values as a Foundation for Growth in a Multipolar World, this year’s forum underscores Russia’s evolving global posture, moving decisively away from
BRICS+ Series: South Africa’s Waste to Wealth South Africa, like many of its BRICS+ counterparts, is at a crossroads. In 2025 alone, an estimated 3.67 million tons of domestic waste in South Africa were uncollected, according to recent parliamentary briefings, contributing to environmental degradation, illegal dumping, and threats to public
