While international law is based on equal sovereignty for all states, the rules-based international order upholds hegemony on the principle of sovereign inequality. The rules-based international order is commonly presented as international law plus international human rights law, which appears benign and progressive. However, this entails introducing contradictory principles and rules. The consequence is a… Continue reading How the US Tried to Replace International Law with its own Twisted Creation
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Is G20 Solidarity and Sustainability Possible in an Age of Northern Protectionism and a Hobbled Global South?
South Africa, and Africa’s, G20 in 2025 comes at a time of deepening geopolitical and geo-economic fractures, conflicts, and a cost-of-living crisis. We are told that hosting large international events brings prestige on the global stage, but it is expensive and does not necessarily lead to concrete development outcomes. There is an African proverb: “If… Continue reading Is G20 Solidarity and Sustainability Possible in an Age of Northern Protectionism and a Hobbled Global South?
Sergey Lavrov Notes Importance of Information Cooperation for Strengthening BRICS’ Role in the World
Promotion of information cooperation between the BRICS countries is extremely important in order to strengthen the position of the association and the countries of the global South in various international structures. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in a live interview with Russian and foreign media. Answering a question from a journalist… Continue reading Sergey Lavrov Notes Importance of Information Cooperation for Strengthening BRICS’ Role in the World
Xi Jinping Says China And Russia Should Maintain Close Cooperation In UN, BRICS, And SCO
Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to Medvedev’s official page in social networks, he is in China on a two-day visit. The representative of the Russian side conveyed to his Chinese counterpart a personal message and best wishes from Russian… Continue reading Xi Jinping Says China And Russia Should Maintain Close Cooperation In UN, BRICS, And SCO
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: Each Of The New BRICS Member Countries Has Well-Deserved Reputation And Strengthens The Authority Of The Group
In 2024, Russia holds the BRICS Сhairmanship. The summit in Kazan was a key event. What would you note if you summarised its main results as well as the results of Russia’s Chairmanship as a whole? The summit demonstrated the rapidly growing authority of BRICS and the desire of more countries to join its work. A… Continue reading Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: Each Of The New BRICS Member Countries Has Well-Deserved Reputation And Strengthens The Authority Of The Group
African Youth Applaud Chinese Success In Mitigating Climate Change Impact
On a cool, sunny autumn day in Beijing, some 30 officials, experts and technicians from 17 Belt and Road countries, including Brazil, Thailand, Uganda, Egypt and Jordan, gathered at the city’s prestigious Tsinghua University to discuss climate change cooperation. Held on 2 September, just before the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC),… Continue reading African Youth Applaud Chinese Success In Mitigating Climate Change Impact
UN Recognises India’s Progress In Achieving The Sustainable Development Goals
India has made significant strides in reducing poverty, expanding electrification and access to drinking water, and improving sanitation. This was stated by Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in an interview with ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. She said that partnering with a republic that is achieving such results… Continue reading UN Recognises India’s Progress In Achieving The Sustainable Development Goals
Public Institutions Are Playing A Role In Creating Social Transformation In South Africa
The success of public institutions is deeply rooted in their ability to plan with a long-term perspective, think in generational terms and execute mandates diligently. Put differently, the effectiveness and resilience of organisations hinge on their capacity to adapt, innovate and maintain a vision that transcends immediate challenges. A long-term approach ensures that national development… Continue reading Public Institutions Are Playing A Role In Creating Social Transformation In South Africa
Xi: China, Kazakhstan Are Companions On Path To Modernization
China and Kazakhstan are companions on the path to modernization, said Chinese President Xi Jinping here Wednesday when jointly meeting the press with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Noting his talks with Tokayev were amicable, friendly and fruitful, Xi said he and Tokayev signed a joint statement between the two countries. Xi said he and Tokayev… Continue reading Xi: China, Kazakhstan Are Companions On Path To Modernization
China-EU Think Tank Forum Highlights New Quality Productive Forces
Fabrizio Hochschild, former under-secretary-general of the United Nations (UN), described China’s strategy sets as a progressive model that aligns with the UN’s vision for digital technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation. The Xinhua Institute released a report on new quality productive forces and hosted the China-Europe Think Tank Forum here on Wednesday. Experts attending the… Continue reading China-EU Think Tank Forum Highlights New Quality Productive Forces