The BRICS Policy Center at PUC-Rio participated in the First BRICS People’s Summit, held between December 1st and 4th at Armazém da Utopia, in Rio de Janeiro.
Between December 1st and 4th, the First BRICS People’s Summit was held at Armazém da Utopia in Rio de Janeiro. The event brought together more than 150 representatives of civil...
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Between December 1st and 4th, the First BRICS People’s Summit was held at Armazém da Utopia in Rio de Janeiro. The event brought together more than 150 representatives of civil...
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The BRICS Policy Center at PUC-Rio participated in the First BRICS People's Summit, held between December 1st and 4th at Armazém…
Between December 1st and 4th, the First BRICS People’s Summit was held at Armazém da Utopia in Rio de Janeiro. The event brought together more than 150 representatives of civil...
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🌾 India Says YES to Defense & Energy, But NO to US Farm Imports: Here's Why
India and the US are making serious progress on a major trade deal, but there's one sticking point: agriculture. While New Delhi is ready to boost purchases of American defense equipment, energy supplies, and aviation products, it has drawn a hard line on allowing US farm goods into the Indian market. The reason? Protecting millions of domestic farmers from increased competition that could hurt their incomes and threaten food security.
India is pushing for the US to drop its extra 25% tariff on Indian goods, while offering commitments in strategic sectors like clean energy, LNG, and civil aviation. But Washington wants access for American pulses, wheat, corn, and almonds—demands India simply won't budge on.
What's your take? Should countries prioritize protecting their farmers in trade deals, or is opening markets the path to mutual prosperity? 💭🌍 Drop your thoughts below!
#IndiaTrade #GlobalEconomics #TradeDeal #FoodSecurity
India and the US are making serious progress on a major trade deal, but there's one sticking point: agriculture. While New Delhi is ready to boost purchases of American defense equipment, energy supplies, and aviation products, it has drawn a hard line on allowing US farm goods into the Indian market. The reason? Protecting millions of domestic farmers from increased competition that could hurt their incomes and threaten food security.
India is pushing for the US to drop its extra 25% tariff on Indian goods, while offering commitments in strategic sectors like clean energy, LNG, and civil aviation. But Washington wants access for American pulses, wheat, corn, and almonds—demands India simply won't budge on.
What's your take? Should countries prioritize protecting their farmers in trade deals, or is opening markets the path to mutual prosperity? 💭🌍 Drop your thoughts below!
#IndiaTrade #GlobalEconomics #TradeDeal #FoodSecurity
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🚨 LIVE SHOW ALERT – DON’T MISS THIS 🚨
The BRICS Gold System is accelerating fast. With BRICS de-dollarization, massive central bank gold buying, and new rails like BRICS mBridge, the global financial order is shifting in real time.
This upcoming LIVE broadcast will break down how BRICS gold, and a potential gold backed digital currency could reshape trade, challenge the BRICS vs US dollar system, and accelerate a multipolar currency system.
👉 Set your alert now so you don’t miss:
• How China gold reserves and Russia gold reserves factor into a sanctions-proof strategy
• Whether a BRICS gold backed currency or BRICS gold standard is actually emerging
• What this means for the future of gold, gold price prediction, and the risk of a global monetary reset
• Why some see this as the beginning of the end of the US dollar and gold replacing the dollar in trade
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Think critically. Watch live. THINK BRICS — Benjamin Epstein
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The BRICS Gold System is accelerating fast. With BRICS de-dollarization, massive central bank gold buying, and new rails like BRICS mBridge, the global financial order is shifting in real time.
This upcoming LIVE broadcast will break down how BRICS gold, and a potential gold backed digital currency could reshape trade, challenge the BRICS vs US dollar system, and accelerate a multipolar currency system.
👉 Set your alert now so you don’t miss:
• How China gold reserves and Russia gold reserves factor into a sanctions-proof strategy
• Whether a BRICS gold backed currency or BRICS gold standard is actually emerging
• What this means for the future of gold, gold price prediction, and the risk of a global monetary reset
• Why some see this as the beginning of the end of the US dollar and gold replacing the dollar in trade
🔔 Tap “Notify Me”, set the reminder, and join the discussion live.
Think critically. Watch live. THINK BRICS — Benjamin Epstein
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Why BRICS Is Ditching U.S. Debt and Buying Gold Instead
BRICS Gold System, BRICS gold, and BRICS de-dollarization are accelerating as central bank gold buying reshapes the global economy. BRICS is reshaping global finance as gold, debt, and digital currency collide. This video explains BRICS currency shifts,…
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FM Sergey Lavrov’s interview with the Islamic Republic of Iran
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview (https://mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/2065749/) with the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting media corporation (Moscow, December 15, 2025)
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• Throughout history, Europe has repeatedly been a source of all evil and spawn of deepest crises. Europe is now trying again to dictate to everyone its terms and wish... Read more »
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview (https://mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/2065749/) with the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting media corporation (Moscow, December 15, 2025)
Read in full (https://mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/2065749/)
Key points:
• Throughout history, Europe has repeatedly been a source of all evil and spawn of deepest crises. Europe is now trying again to dictate to everyone its terms and wish... Read more »
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‘Europe is like a failed doctor who doesn’t want to understand what illness you came with’
‘But the Americans are trying… to understand our position’
Lavrov explains the difference in talking to Washington and Brussels
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‘But the Americans are trying… to understand our position’
Lavrov explains the difference in talking to Washington and Brussels
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🌍 Türkiye's BRICS Gambit: Bold Bridge or Risky Bet?
NATO member Türkiye is making waves by pursuing "partner status" with BRICS, a move that could reshape global alliances. Nearly 60% of Türkiye's trade now flows to BRICS nations, surpassing EU commerce, yet the country faces a critical dilemma: deepening ties with China and Russia while maintaining Western partnerships.
Research reveals Türkiye ranks sixth among BRICS-T countries in governance and development indicators, with strengths in human development but weaknesses in corruption control and regulatory quality.
The stakes are enormous. Access to the New Development Bank and expanded trade routes could boost Türkiye's infrastructure and energy security. But critics warn this unprecedented move by a NATO member could alienate traditional allies at the worst possible time, creating "the worst of both worlds," Western suspicion without Eastern guarantees.
💭 What's your take? Can Türkiye successfully balance between East and West, or is this strategic hedge destined to backfire? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
Read the full report: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/should-turkiye-join-brics-what-the
#BRICS #Turkey #Geopolitics #GlobalEconomy #Türkiye
NATO member Türkiye is making waves by pursuing "partner status" with BRICS, a move that could reshape global alliances. Nearly 60% of Türkiye's trade now flows to BRICS nations, surpassing EU commerce, yet the country faces a critical dilemma: deepening ties with China and Russia while maintaining Western partnerships.
Research reveals Türkiye ranks sixth among BRICS-T countries in governance and development indicators, with strengths in human development but weaknesses in corruption control and regulatory quality.
The stakes are enormous. Access to the New Development Bank and expanded trade routes could boost Türkiye's infrastructure and energy security. But critics warn this unprecedented move by a NATO member could alienate traditional allies at the worst possible time, creating "the worst of both worlds," Western suspicion without Eastern guarantees.
💭 What's your take? Can Türkiye successfully balance between East and West, or is this strategic hedge destined to backfire? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
Read the full report: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/should-turkiye-join-brics-what-the
#BRICS #Turkey #Geopolitics #GlobalEconomy #Türkiye
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Should Türkiye Join BRICS? What the Numbers Tell Us About a Complex Choice
Turkey's BRICS bid tests whether a NATO member can bridge East and West—or if this gamble will isolate Ankara from allies while deepening dependencies on China and Russia.
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Decolonisation as a Current Issue
On December 15, the Valdai Discussion Club hosted a discussion titled “Decolonisation: 65 Years On,” dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. Moderator Oleg Barabanov emphasised that this document remains highly significant, as it continues to set the agenda in the still-relevant struggle against colonialism and neocolonialism. This agenda is currently being actively discussed by countries of the Global South, incl... Read more »
On December 15, the Valdai Discussion Club hosted a discussion titled “Decolonisation: 65 Years On,” dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. Moderator Oleg Barabanov emphasised that this document remains highly significant, as it continues to set the agenda in the still-relevant struggle against colonialism and neocolonialism. This agenda is currently being actively discussed by countries of the Global South, incl... Read more »
Valdai Club
Decolonisation as a Current Issue
On December 15, the Valdai Discussion Club hosted a discussion titled “Decolonisation: 65 Years On,” dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. Moderator Oleg Barabanov emphasised…
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🌐 Why Modi’s Ethiopia visit matters as India prepares to lead Brics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s December 16-17 visit to Ethiopia marks his first trip to the country, and his third to Africa this year. Coming ahead of India’s Brics chairmanship in 2026, the visit fo... Read more →
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s December 16-17 visit to Ethiopia marks his first trip to the country, and his third to Africa this year. Coming ahead of India’s Brics chairmanship in 2026, the visit fo... Read more →
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Why Modi’s Ethiopia visit matters as India prepares to lead Brics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s December 16-17 visit to Ethiopia marks his first trip to the country, and his third to Africa this year. Coming ahead of India’s Brics chairmanship in 2026, the visit focuses on strengthening bilateral ties, Global South cooperation…
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⚡️ No More Russian Gas... Or Not? 🤔
The European Union is moving forward with plans to phase out Russian gas imports, but with a major catch. While ambassadors have approved a timeline to ban both pipeline and LNG gas by late 2027, they've included a crucial exception: member states can temporarily ignore the ban if they declare an "emergency situation".
🚨 This could mean anything from price spikes to supply disruptions, potentially extending for weeks or even months.
Experts are calling it less of a genuine emergency provision and more of a political maneuver to convince reluctant countries like Hungary and Slovakia—who enjoy some of Europe's lowest gas prices thanks to Russian supplies—to support the ban. Hungary's families pay 71% less than the European average for gas, making the prospect of switching suppliers both expensive and complicated
💶 Meanwhile, Russia has been steadily pivoting its energy exports eastward for the past two years.
#EnergyPolicy #EuropeanUnion #GlobalEnergy #Geopolitics
The European Union is moving forward with plans to phase out Russian gas imports, but with a major catch. While ambassadors have approved a timeline to ban both pipeline and LNG gas by late 2027, they've included a crucial exception: member states can temporarily ignore the ban if they declare an "emergency situation".
🚨 This could mean anything from price spikes to supply disruptions, potentially extending for weeks or even months.
Experts are calling it less of a genuine emergency provision and more of a political maneuver to convince reluctant countries like Hungary and Slovakia—who enjoy some of Europe's lowest gas prices thanks to Russian supplies—to support the ban. Hungary's families pay 71% less than the European average for gas, making the prospect of switching suppliers both expensive and complicated
💶 Meanwhile, Russia has been steadily pivoting its energy exports eastward for the past two years.
#EnergyPolicy #EuropeanUnion #GlobalEnergy #Geopolitics
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🌐 BRICS has no plans to become full-fledged international organization — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov noted that BRICS has a well-developed mechanism for financial, trade, and economic cooperation
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Sergey Ryabkov noted that BRICS has a well-developed mechanism for financial, trade, and economic cooperation
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BRICS has no plans to become full-fledged international organization — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov noted that BRICS has a well-developed mechanism for financial, trade, and economic cooperation
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🌐 West keeps trying to harm BRICS as it becomes real force on world stage — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov stressed that the desire for cooperation in this format remained strong
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Sergey Ryabkov stressed that the desire for cooperation in this format remained strong
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West keeps trying to harm BRICS as it becomes real force on world stage — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov stressed that the desire for cooperation in this format remained strong
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🌐 BRICS has opportunities for further expansion — senior Russian diplomat
Russia's BRICS Sherpa Sergey Ryabkov stressed the importance of Indonesia’s joining BRICS as a full-fledged member in 2025
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Russia's BRICS Sherpa Sergey Ryabkov stressed the importance of Indonesia’s joining BRICS as a full-fledged member in 2025
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BRICS has opportunities for further expansion — senior Russian diplomat
Russia's BRICS Sherpa Sergey Ryabkov stressed the importance of Indonesia’s joining BRICS as a full-fledged member in 2025
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🌐 India to navigate ‘BRICS ship’ along steady course — Russian senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov noted that New Delhi has "traditionally shown great interest and devoted significant attention to working within the BRICS format"
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Sergey Ryabkov noted that New Delhi has "traditionally shown great interest and devoted significant attention to working within the BRICS format"
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India to navigate ‘BRICS ship’ along steady course — Russian senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov noted that New Delhi has "traditionally shown great interest and devoted significant attention to working within the BRICS format"
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🌐 BRICS countries actively working to harmonize their approaches to AI — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov considers it premature to talk about creating an AI-BRICS
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Sergey Ryabkov considers it premature to talk about creating an AI-BRICS
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BRICS countries actively working to harmonize their approaches to AI — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov considers it premature to talk about creating an AI-BRICS
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🌐 Trade between Russia, Iran to grow significantly in coming years — senior Russian MP
Russia and Iran actively cooperate through the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS, as well as through the Iranian delegation to the Eurasian Economic Union, Leonid Slutsky said
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Russia and Iran actively cooperate through the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS, as well as through the Iranian delegation to the Eurasian Economic Union, Leonid Slutsky said
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Trade between Russia, Iran to grow significantly in coming years — senior Russian MP
Russia and Iran actively cooperate through the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS, as well as through the Iranian delegation to the Eurasian Economic Union, Leonid Slutsky said
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Europe stands at a legal crossroads. ⚖️
You get a front-row seat: https://youtube.com/live/TqqQdxfQ1W8
Join our live show with Dr Alexandre Guerreiro as he breaks down frozen Russian assets, EU risk, and Ukraine funding.
You ask the questions. 🎤
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Watch live. Join the conversation. 📺
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You get a front-row seat: https://youtube.com/live/TqqQdxfQ1W8
Join our live show with Dr Alexandre Guerreiro as he breaks down frozen Russian assets, EU risk, and Ukraine funding.
You ask the questions. 🎤
He answers in real time.
Watch live. Join the conversation. 📺
#EUPolitics #InternationalLaw #UkraineWar #FrozenAssets #Eurozone #ThinkBRICS
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Modi Lands in Ethiopia to Strengthen Strategic Ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Addis Ababa 🇪🇹 and received a warm welcome from Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the airport.
You're watching two nations with rich histories come together. Ethiopia brings its ancient heritage 🏛 while India brings its growing global influence.
Modi praised Ethiopia's deep cultural roots and confirmed that India and Ethiopia already share a strong strategic partnership. But this visit aims to take things further.
The Indian PM came ready to work. He plans to sit down with Ethiopian leaders to expand cooperation across multiple sectors 🤝. This meeting shows how India continues to build bridges with African nations.
The partnership between New Delhi and Addis Ababa goes beyond diplomatic pleasantries. Both countries see mutual benefits in deepening their relationship across trade, technology, and development.
#India #Ethiopia #Modi #AfricaIndia #BRICS
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Addis Ababa 🇪🇹 and received a warm welcome from Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the airport.
You're watching two nations with rich histories come together. Ethiopia brings its ancient heritage 🏛 while India brings its growing global influence.
Modi praised Ethiopia's deep cultural roots and confirmed that India and Ethiopia already share a strong strategic partnership. But this visit aims to take things further.
The Indian PM came ready to work. He plans to sit down with Ethiopian leaders to expand cooperation across multiple sectors 🤝. This meeting shows how India continues to build bridges with African nations.
The partnership between New Delhi and Addis Ababa goes beyond diplomatic pleasantries. Both countries see mutual benefits in deepening their relationship across trade, technology, and development.
#India #Ethiopia #Modi #AfricaIndia #BRICS
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