Next week’s 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro is not just another diplomatic gathering—it’s a geopolitical pivot point. What started as a loose economic alliance among five countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has evolved into a platform attempting to reshape the global order. And in 2025, that message is louder than ever.
The summit’s theme, ‘Inclusive and Sustainable Global South’, is not just a nod to solidarity—it’s a direct challenge to the current international system dominated by the West. The BRICS bloc is positioning itself as an alternative voice for emerging economies that are no longer content with mere participation—they want to help set the rules of the game.
