An Empowered BRICS Struts its Stuff in Kazan*

The presence of US friends attending the BRICS summit in Russia demonstrated a decline in US global influence, with Russian President Vladimir Putin being highlighted and the notion of western domination being challenged. The group, consisting of China, India, South Africa, Russia, and Brazil among others, aims to represent the Global South’s interests and reduce the dominance of the dollar in international trade. The summit also addressed issues such as reforming the international financial architecture and condemning western sanctions and military actions, reflecting a growing irritation with western attitudes and policies among developing countries.

Full Article