BRICS is advancing a sovereign AI strategy with the adoption of a Responsible AI Charter and a $5B Digital Sovereignty Fund. Major investments target AI parks, data centers, and chip production to reduce dependence on Western tech. The bloc aims to reshape the global AI landscape with inclusive, non-Western governance and infrastructure. At the 2024 […]
This essay explores the hallmark stages and underlying mechanisms of imperial decline, drawing on historical examples and applying these lessons to the contemporary United States. It delves into the synergies between an empire’s economic infrastructure, ideological narratives, and military posture, with particular emphasis on the effects of free‑trade dogma, wealth polarization, social disinvestment, and the […]
Brazil and Indonesia will sign five bilateral deals on trade, food security, and diplomacy. Talks focused on beef exports, poultry imports, and agricultural standards. The move boosts South–South ties under Indonesia’s new BRICS role. The presidents of Brazil and Indonesia held an official meeting in Brasília to deepen economic, judicial, and political ties. This marked […]
Brazil’s Finance Ministry raised its 2025 GDP growth forecast to 2.5%, citing strong domestic demand and public investment. The 2026 forecast was slightly reduced to 2.4% due to global uncertainty, not local weakness. Officials downplayed the impact of upcoming U.S. tariffs, expecting limited disruption overall. Brazil’s Finance Ministry has raised its 2025 GDP growth forecast […]
The UAE and Azerbaijan signed a CEPA to boost trade and cooperation in energy, logistics, and tourism. By 2031, the deal could add $680M to the UAE’s GDP and $300M to Azerbaijan’s. Non-oil trade hit $2.4B in 2024, with the UAE now the top Arab investor in Azerbaijan. The UAE and Azerbaijan have signed a […]
UAE’s GDP is forecasted to grow 4.4% in 2025 and 5.4% in 2026, mainly driven by non-oil sectors. Non-oil trade hit AED 2.8T in 2024, boosted by tourism, logistics, digital economy, and CEPA deals. Despite global risks, structural reforms and AI adoption may further accelerate growth. The UAE’s real GDP is projected to grow by […]
Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Egypt and signed deals on infrastructure, green energy, and tourism. Egypt agreed to convert part of its $8B debt to China into direct investments. China also pledged to engage in resolving the Gaza crisis, signaling deeper regional involvement. Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Cairo and met with President Abdel Fattah […]
The U.S. dollar’s dominance, long supported by deep financial markets and the largest gold reserves, is facing mounting pressure from BRICS nations. With systems like BRICS Pay and growing gold reserves in China and Russia, a parallel financial infrastructure is quietly forming. While the U.S. may maintain its edge for another 5–10 years, the rise […]
UAE ranked 2nd globally for digital nomads in 2025. Key drivers include 5G internet, strong infrastructure, and zero income tax. The global nomad market may reach 1B people and $800B by 2035. United Arab Emirates has risen to the second position globally for digital nomads in 2025, climbing from fourth place in 2023 and now […]
The BRICS Bank has allocated 40% of its funds—$40B—to climate projects like clean energy. Ahead of COP30, this boosts its role in green finance. BRICS urges developed nations to fulfill climate funding commitments. The New Development Bank, known as the BRICS Bank, has ramped up its climate action by dedicating 40% of its portfolio—nearly $40B—to […]
Trump has threatened a 10% import tariff on countries aligning with BRICS or pursuing anti-dollar policies. BRICS leaders condemned the move as economic coercion and reaffirmed their push to reduce dollar reliance. Analysts warn it may spark trade tensions and accelerate BRICS integration. In a bold and provocative move, U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened […]
Fernando Haddad told the BRICS finance summit that no country can face global crises alone. He outlined Brazil’s three priorities: economic cooperation, environmental protection, and social justice. Haddad called BRICS a central force in reshaping the global financial order. The BRICS finance summit in Rio de Janeiro became a platform for Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando […]
