Short Description: The article by Koldo Salazar examines the deepening cooperation between BRICS countries and Latin American states following the IMBRICS Forum 2025. It highlights BRICS as a platform for dialogue, public diplomacy and new economic opportunities, including trade in national currencies and alternative logistical routes. Through statements from Argentine and Ecuadorian representatives, the author
Author: Sabita Binta Azad Shifa, writer & research analyst, Dhaka, Bangladesh Short description: The article by Sabita Binta Azad Shifa explores the strategic importance of the Port of Chittagong (Chattogram) within the broader context of China’s 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and the growing geopolitical activity in the Bay of Bengal. The author examines China’s
Since its inception, the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) has emerged as a significant platform for developing countries seeking to diversify their economic relations and strengthen their financial systems against Western influence. Over the years, member countries have advanced in building their own financial architecture, with a clear vision of decentralization