Explained: Why BRICS’ growing gold pile is raising questions about dollar dominance

Gold’s enduring role as a store of value and hedge against currency risk makes it a natural choice for countries seeking greater financial independence.
The Diplomat

Decoding ASEAN’s Measured Engagement with BRICS

Following Thailand and Malaysia, Vietnam last month became the third Southeast Asian “partner country” of BRICS. BRICS partnership, an extended cooperation mechanism established at the grouping’s ...
The Diplomat

At Rio, the BRICS Projected the Voice of the Global South

The 17th BRICS summit at Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7 concluded with members committing to strengthening multilateralism, defending international law, and striving for a more equitable global order.

India seeks to unite BRICS potential to promote global welfare, EAM says at BRICS logo unveiling

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar unveiled the BRICS logo and website, highlighting unity, innovation and sustainable ...
The Conversation

Brics is sliding towards irrelevance – the Rio summit made that clear

Amalendu Misra is a recipient of British Academy and Nuffield Foundation Fellowships. The Brics group of nations has just concluded its 17th annual summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. But, ...