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Then-US president Donald Trump holds a chart showing defence sales next to Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington, on March 20, 2018. Photo: AFP
Middle East

Opinion | Why Gulf countries don’t want to choose between China and the US

While Trump 2.0 could complicate the Gulf Cooperation Council’s relations with Beijing, member states are unlikely to sever ties with either power.

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United States

Opinion | World must forge ahead with globalisation, with or without the US

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United States

Opinion | With Trump 2.0, it will be every country for itself

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Ukraine war

Malaysia’s Ukraine stance, closeness to Russia could harm its image: analysts

Kuala Lumpur’s refusal to condemn Moscow and growing ties with Putin in a bid to join the Brics bloc may undermine its non-aligned stance.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Vladivostok. Photo: EPA-EFE
India

India’s Modi holds talks in Nigeria en route to G20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, amid deepening ties between the two countries.

Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar warns of impact from Trump’s plan to slap tariffs on imports

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says any new US tariffs will affect Malaysia regardless of its links with Brics.

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Malaysia

‘Great consequence’: Malaysia invites China to join Asean summit with Gulf bloc

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says China’s presence at the Asean-GCC summit could help boost regional growth.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the opening ceremony of the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China, on November 5. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

US accuses Russia and China of ‘shamelessly’ shielding North Korea

UN ambassadors trade barbs over North Korea’s test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile last week.

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Asean

Opinion | Asean won’t become obsolete just because a few members join Brics

Southeast Asian nations’ interest in joining the grouping is consistent with the region’s geopolitical hedging and may well strengthen Asean’s clout.

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South China Sea

How Indonesia is going its own way on Beijing, Brics and the South China Sea

Jakarta is aiming for full membership of the bloc while also asserting itself in the Natuna Islands.

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Indonesia’s coastguard shadows a China Coast Guard vessel in North Natuna waters on October 25. Photo: BAKAMLA via AP
Climate change

Opinion | Cop29 is Azerbaijan’s moment to step into the global sunshine

The UN climate conference will shine a spotlight on the major oil producer’s energy transition, peace efforts with Armenia and geocritical location.

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People walk near the Baku Olympic Stadium, the venue of the Cop29 UN climate change conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan, on October 18. Photo: Reuters
Indonesia

Will Prabowo’s Brics ambitions reshape Indonesia’s ties with Russia and China?

Indonesia’s new president is wasting no time pursuing a more active foreign policy to position his country as a leader of the Global South.

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India

Opinion | Border deal a hopeful sign of a turnaround in China-India relations playing

For a start, the deal must not be seen as a tactical reconciliation, political bargaining chip or subject to a unilateral interpretation.

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Ukraine war

US, China in ‘robust conversation’ on North Korean troops in Russia: Blinken

Beijing urged to do more to curb ‘provocative’ actions taken by its close partners Moscow and Pyongyang, says America’s top diplomat.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a news conference at the State Department in Washington on Thursday. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
India

India and China troop disengagement ‘almost complete’ after historic border pact

The disengagement process by India and China marks a significant step towards easing tensions after a four-year stand-off.

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Indian and Chinese army members greet each other along the Line of Actual Control near Karakoram pass in Ladakh on October 31, on the occasion of Diwali. Photo: Indian Army/AFP
Diplomacy

Opinion | Brics’ power lies in its ability to win friends and influence others

The grouping is a long way from being able to set international norms and standards, but it is becoming increasingly able to reshape them.

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Indonesia

As Indonesia’s Prabowo eyes Brics membership, why is rest of Asean ‘anxious’?

Doubts swirl about Asean’s significance for President Prabowo as Indonesia pursues Brics membership – a move his predecessor had ruled out.

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Vietnam

Vietnam’s ‘sweet spot’ strategy balances Brics engagement with Western ties

As a Brics partner, Vietnam’s choice of alignment showcases the bloc’s growing influence – while avoiding the pitfalls of full membership.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin greets Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Brics summit in Kazan on October 24. Photo: AFP
Diplomacy

Opinion | Brics is not anti-West, it just wants a fairer world order

In championing economic inclusivity and strategic autonomy, pioneering financial innovation and promoting peace, Brics is a force for good.

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Diplomacy

Editorial | Greater cooperation by Brics nations to benefit global stability

As more countries join bloc, President Xi Jinping is urging members to take green, low-carbon route and practise ‘true multilateralism’.

Diplomacy

Opinion | What the West can learn from Brics

As US-China rivalry hinders our ability to deal with crises, Brics is using open engagement to help create a more equitable international order.

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Vladimir Putin

Why not all the Brics players back Russia’s bid for a de-dollarised world

The bloc is expanding its footprint with new members and partners but it does not always fall on common ground.

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Not everybody in Brics is in line with Russia on the need for a new international payments system. Photo: Reuters
Turkey

Opinion | Turkey’s Brics bid reflects its desire to a forge path between East and West

Ankara’s decision could be a strategy to strengthen relations with non-Western powers, but it’s also about chasing more trade.

China-Russia relations

‘The race is on’: Brics ramps up its challenge to the Western-led world order

The growing bloc, which seeks alternatives to Western-led institutions, is being leveraged by Beijing and Moscow to forge a multipolar world.

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Diplomacy

Editorial | Xi-Modi handshake is a welcome sign of a warming relationship

Resolution of dispute that sparked a border skirmish and talks between the leaders of China and India bring hopes of a lasting reset of ties.

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Brics summit in Russia on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua
China-India relations

Why China and India are de-escalating tensions on their disputed border

Economic reasons could be a factor in the breakthrough and it might also help China diplomatically, observers say.

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Indian army soldiers are seen on a road bordering China in February 2021. Photo: AFP
Diplomacy

Opinion | China-India border detente paves way for a more balanced world order

While Beijing and New Delhi have their own interests in settling tensions, greater cooperation is a net positive for the Global South.

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India

Can Modi’s peace diplomacy reshape India’s future, or is it election optics?

Analysts say his meetings with the leaders of China, Russia, and Iran could boost India’s influence, though some see it as voter-focused.

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Brics
Brics (an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) refers to an association of leading emerging markets. South Africa joined the group in 2010.
last updated:
24 October, 2024
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