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These people will shape the politics of 2025
Predicting the future has become increasingly difficult. The pace of global change is so rapid that events which once unfolded over decades now take place within a single year. While the equidistance of these shifts is hard to pinpoint, there are key people, trends, and events worth watching in 2025.

 

Trump and Musk: A Political Tandem Unlike Any Other
The emergence of US President-elect Donald Trump and South African-born billionaire Elon Musk as the dominant figures in Amer...  Read more »
The Western media is dying. What will take its place?
Establishment media outlets have often resorted to dumbing down societies by reducing global events to shallow soundbites or clickbait that reinforces convenient stereotypes

The moment has come to question the wisdom of continuing to battle a wounded but still formidable behemoth: Western corporate media. For decades, it has held an almost unassailable grip on the global narrative, buoyed by wealth, political patronage, and an e...  Read more »
Putin hosts Iran’s Pezeshkian: LIVE UPDATES
The two leaders are to sign the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreemen

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian are signing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement and holding a press conference in Moscow.

The two leaders have said that the landmark document, which will cover numerous areas ranging from defense and energy cooperation to culture and science, will give a new...  Read more »
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Key Takeaways: Putin and Pezeshkian on the Russia-Iran strategic partnership agreement:
Following the high-level Russia–Iran talks, Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian signed the Agreement on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

[The Treaty] sets ambitious goals and outlines guidelines for strengthening bilateral cooperation in the long term across political and security matters, in trade and investment, and cultural and humanitarian affairs. A true breakthrough, this document is aimed at creating the conditions for...  Read more »
India and Russia to sell BrahMos missile to third country – media
New Delhi has reportedly reached a deal to export the cruise missile, which is co-developed with Moscow, to Indonesia  

India, Russia, and Indonesia have agreed on pricing for a deal to supply BrahMos cruise missiles to the Indonesian armed forces, the Hindustan Times reported on Thursday, citing sources. The development comes ahead of a visit by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to New Delhi later this month to take part...  Read more »
India and Russia planning timeline for Putin’s visit – New Delhi
The Russian leader was invited to visit the South Asian nation by his counterpart Narendra Modi last year

India and Russia are working on finalizing a timeline for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi, Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited the Russian leader to visit his country for their next bilateral meeting during last year’s...  Read more »
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🌏 Read how a bold Moscow agreement between Russia and Iran is reshaping the global order, challenging Western dominance with calculated defiance. This is more than a treaty—it’s a signal to the world.
👉 https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/moscow-summit-forges-new-era-of-strategic

What does this mean for the balance of power?✒️

#StrategicShifts #Iran #Russia #BRICS #Multipolarity
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🌍 The State of Global Trade: Insights & Forecasts 🔍

Global trade is evolving rapidly, and here are the highlights you can’t miss:

🌟 China Takes the Crown
Leading with $3.4T in exports, China holds the top spot, outpacing the U.S. by a staggering $1.4T! 💪

📉 Global Trade Challenges
Despite the powerhouses, worldwide exports dipped 5%, falling to $23.8T. Rising trade barriers play a significant role in this slowdown. 🚧

⚡️ U.S. Energy Boom
The U.S. achieved a $65B net energy surplus, boosting its trade balance. A game-changer for future strategies? 🌟

🇩🇪 Germany’s Pressures
With $1.7T in exports, Germany faces challenges like rising costs and potential U.S. tariffs that could slash key exports by over 30%. How will this affect its economy? 🤔

💬 Join the Conversation!
What’s your prediction for the global trade landscape by 2025-2026? 🌐 Will China’s dominance continue to shape the market, or will other nations rise? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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📌 CyberBRICS Fellow Alexander Ignatov explores BRICS’s digital cooperation in his latest article on RIAC.

🌐 Highlights: Tackling the digital divide, cyber threats, and promoting equitable digital growth to address global issues like inequality and climate change.

⚖️ BRICS has prioritized ICT since 2015 but faces challenges in harmonizing regulations and bridging economic disparities among members.

🔍 Collaboration on digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, and investments in infrastructure and education is key to building an inclusive digital future.

🔗 Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/28nrq5ob
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North Korea Opens Special Economic Zone "Rason" for Global Tourists, Excluding the US and South Korea

North Korea has inaugurated the "Rason" Special Economic Zone, now open to tourists from around the world, with the exception of visitors from the United States and South Korea.

Bookings are already available, with a focus on attracting travelers from Russia and China. Kim Jong Un personally oversees the development of the "Wonsan-Kalma" Resort, a sprawling 2.5 km² facility featuring 150 buildings, including 17 hotels, 37 inns, along with shops, restaurants, a water park, cinema, stadium, and an airport.

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Africa’s most populous country becomes BRICS partner
Nigeria has officially joined the economic bloc as its ninth “partner state,” Brazil has announced

Africa’s fourth-largest economy and the world’s sixth-most populous nation with over 228 million people, Nigeria, has been formally welcomed into the broader group of BRICS partner states, according to Brazil, the bloc’s current rotating president.

The Foreign Ministry of Brazil announced on Friday that Nigeria has become the nint...  Read more »
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