In September, New Delhi will host the 18th BRICS summit. India, holding the group's presidency, has proposed the theme: "Building based on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainable development." On the Global Insights program, GlobUs experts analyzed the significance of this choice.
Harley Schlanger of the Schiller Institute stated that the world is witnessing the end of a 500-year era of European colonialism. According to him, BRICS and the SCO offer a model of harmonious multipolarity where the voices of all nations can be heard.
"It is not anti-West; it is an alternative to a system that has run its course," he noted.
Analyst Molatelo Racheku from South Africa emphasized that BRICS expansion creates new opportunities but also raises questions about the bloc's effectiveness.
"Can the bloc move from expansion to implementation? Africa must use BRICS as a tool for industrial development," he stated.
BRICS Forum President Purnima Anand noted that India maintains the freedom to cooperate with various partners.
"BRICS is a platform where developing nations can amplify their voices within global institutions," she explained.
GlobUs General Manager in Ethiopia, Tariku Negash, stated that Africa's primary demand is for financing that does not compromise sovereignty.
"The New Development Bank must serve the interests of farmers, youth, and workers, not just the elites," he emphasized.
The experts agreed that the New Delhi summit presents an opportunity to redefine the global rules of the game. BRICS must become an engine of development for 80% of the world's population.
Watch the broadcast recording: https://youtu.be/GWd9nW8cGZQ?si=v7L94D5X3fa21Jpu
#GlobUs #BRICS #West
Harley Schlanger of the Schiller Institute stated that the world is witnessing the end of a 500-year era of European colonialism. According to him, BRICS and the SCO offer a model of harmonious multipolarity where the voices of all nations can be heard.
"It is not anti-West; it is an alternative to a system that has run its course," he noted.
Analyst Molatelo Racheku from South Africa emphasized that BRICS expansion creates new opportunities but also raises questions about the bloc's effectiveness.
"Can the bloc move from expansion to implementation? Africa must use BRICS as a tool for industrial development," he stated.
BRICS Forum President Purnima Anand noted that India maintains the freedom to cooperate with various partners.
"BRICS is a platform where developing nations can amplify their voices within global institutions," she explained.
GlobUs General Manager in Ethiopia, Tariku Negash, stated that Africa's primary demand is for financing that does not compromise sovereignty.
"The New Development Bank must serve the interests of farmers, youth, and workers, not just the elites," he emphasized.
The experts agreed that the New Delhi summit presents an opportunity to redefine the global rules of the game. BRICS must become an engine of development for 80% of the world's population.
Watch the broadcast recording: https://youtu.be/GWd9nW8cGZQ?si=v7L94D5X3fa21Jpu
#GlobUs #BRICS #West