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๐ŸŒ ๐–๐žโ€™๐ซ๐ž ๐ฅ๐š๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š ๐ง๐ž๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐ž๐ž๐ค๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ž๐ž๐ฉ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐†๐ฅ๐จ๐›๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐‘๐ˆ๐‚๐’.

๐ŸŽฅ Every Wednesday, 2PM GMT โ€” one guest, one bold conversation.

Coming up:
๐Ÿ”น ๐๐š๐ฎ๐ฅ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ ๐ฎ๐ž๐ข๐ซ๐š ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐š ๐‰๐ซ. โ€“ Former VP of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB). He was in the room when alternatives to Western financial power were being built.
๐Ÿ”น ๐‚๐ฒ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐‰๐š๐ง๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ง โ€“ American commentator cutting through the media fog around China, BRICS, and emerging powers.
๐Ÿ”น ๐‘๐š๐๐ก๐ข๐ค๐š ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐š๐ข โ€“ Political economist who unpacks the logic behind a multipolar world and the Global Southโ€™s growing voice.

This series isnโ€™t just about BRICS but about whatโ€™s next for the global system.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Which guest are you most curious to hear from?

๐Ÿ‘‡ Share your thoughts in the comments. Letโ€™s make this a conversation.
#BRICS #GlobalSouth #Geopolitics #InterviewSeries #MultipolarWorld
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๐ŸŒ The BRICS story is evolving โ€” and cities are now at the center of it. ๐Ÿ™

Across Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and new member states, municipal leaders are stepping onto the global stage. At the upcoming IMBRICS 2025 Forum, over 1,000 cities will collaborate on everything from smart infrastructure to sustainable development.

๐ŸŽฅ In this in-depth conversation, we explore:
โœ”๏ธ How city-level diplomacy works in practice
โœ”๏ธ Why BRICS municipal forums matter for everyday life
โœ”๏ธ The real impact behind global partnerships happening at the local level

If you're curious about the future of BRICS, or how local actions are shaping global change, this video is for you.

๐Ÿ”— Watch now โ†’ https://youtu.be/C-cxiV4Thz8

๐Ÿ’ฌ What role do you think cities should play in international diplomacy?

#BRICS #IMBRICS2025 #CityDiplomacy #BRICSNews #GlobalGovernance #UrbanInnovation #MultipolarWorld #SustainableDevelopment ๐ŸŒโœจ
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๐ŸŒ How to Succeed in a Multipolar World? Vietnam Might Have the Answer.

In todayโ€™s fast-changing global order โ€” where no single power dominates โ€” the smartest countries are those that stay flexible, independent, and strategic.

Two powerful models lead the way:
โœจ Active Non-Alignment (ANA) โ€“ a modern foreign policy approach where nations prioritize national interests over ideological loyalty. Itโ€™s not about sitting on the sidelines โ€” itโ€™s about playing the field to your advantage.
๐ŸŽ‹ Vietnamโ€™s Bamboo Diplomacy โ€“ rooted in strength, but built to bend. Think strong principles (roots), national unity (trunk), and flexible strategy (branches).

๐Ÿ“Œ Vietnam partners with the US and China.
๐Ÿ“Œ It joined BRICS while staying committed to ASEAN.
๐Ÿ“Œ Itโ€™s rapidly becoming a global AI and digital innovation hub.
๐Ÿ“Œ It avoids dependency, choosing diverse partnerships and multilateral cooperation.

๐Ÿ’ก The takeaway? In a multipolar world, rigid loyalty is a risk. Strategic adaptability is your best asset. Whether you're in government, business, or global affairs โ€” think like bamboo: strong, grounded, but always able to bend without breaking.

๐Ÿ‘‹ What lessons do you think other nations โ€” or even organizations โ€” can learn from this?

๐Ÿ‘‡ Drop your insights in the comments. Letโ€™s start a conversation on smart strategy in a multipolar era.

#BambooDiplomacy #ActiveNonAlignment #VietnamStrategy #ForeignPolicy #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #MiddlePowers #MultipolarWorld #GlobalStrategy #NationalInterest #AIinAsia #BRICS #ASEAN #DigitalDiplomacy #StrategicFlexibility #LeadershipInsights

https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/navigating-a-multipolar-world-lessons
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He shook hands with Trump on Tuesdayโ€ฆ and drank tea with Putin by Friday. ๐Ÿคโ˜•๏ธ What does Kazakhstanโ€™s Tokayev know that the rest of the world doesnโ€™t?

In a stunning diplomatic pivot, Kazakhstanโ€™s president just redrew the map of power, literally. From billion-dollar deals in Washington to a red-carpet welcome in Moscow, Tokayev walks the geopolitical tightrope like few leaders can.

โžก๏ธ Whatโ€™s the real game behind the smiles and jet escorts?
โžก๏ธ Why is Central Asia suddenly the hottest piece on the global chessboard?

๐ŸŽฏ This is more than diplomacy, itโ€™s survival in a multipolar world.

๐Ÿ“– Read the full breakdown now: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/the-red-carpet-of-pragmatism-why

#Geopolitics #CentralAsia #Kazakhstan #Tokayev #Russia #BRICS #C51Summit #MoscowVisit #GlobalStrategy #NewGreatGame #USvsBRICS #MultipolarWorld #StrategicPartnership #ThinkBRICS
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"The Danger of Ignoring BRICSโ€”Why the West Should Be Worried"

๐Ÿ“ฃ Everyoneโ€™s looking the wrong wayโ€”and thatโ€™s exactly how power shifts happen.
โžก๏ธ https://youtu.be/L4M8ANaf00E

While the West is playing checkers, BRICS is playing chessโ€”with new pieces, new rules, and a whole different board. This isnโ€™t about hype, itโ€™s about a shift thatโ€™s already underway while most people are still stuck in yesterdayโ€™s headlines.

๐Ÿ’ฅWatch it. Understand it. Or get blindsided.
#BRICS #Geopolitics #Russia #China #MultipolarWorld #ThinkBRICS #GlobalShift
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๐ŸŒโœจ What happens when young leaders from 37 countries spend a week together imagining a fairer, multipolar world?
You get ideas, conversations, and moments that stay with you long after the BRICS International School ends.

From meeting top diplomats to sharing national costumes, to building friendships that cut across continentsโ€”this experience reshaped how I see cooperation, culture, and the future weโ€™re quietly constructing together.

If you want a closer look at what a new multipolar mindset really feels like from the insideโ€ฆ this oneโ€™s worth your time.๐Ÿ‘‡
๐Ÿ”— Read the full story: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/a-new-multipolar-mindset-what-i-learned

#BRICS #GlobalSouthRising #MultipolarWorld #YouthDiplomacy #FutureLeaders #ThinkBRICS #CulturalExchange #Geopolitics #RussiaInsights #BRICS2025 #InternationalRelations
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Most people have no idea these 4 moves just happened. โ†’ https://youtu.be/mMMQATX2rNQ

If you care about where money, influence, and power are actually going, you need to see these 4 BRICS moves. This isnโ€™t some theory โ€” itโ€™s already happening while most people are arguing over yesterdayโ€™s headlines.

๐Ÿ‘Š Stay sharp. Stay curious. Stay ahead.

#thinkbrics #brics #breakthroughs #multipolarworld #geopolitics #globalshift #economicsovereignty #mediawatch
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๐Ÿ”ฅ The Financial System That Ruled the Worldโ€ฆ Just Admitted Itโ€™s Broken ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ‘‡
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/QW63e2owdto

Our latest YouTube video is LIVE, and it exposes the four major recent global shifts proving the multipolar world is already here. ๐Ÿ’ก

In this video, you'll learn:
โœ… How the New Development Bank became South Africaโ€™s lifeline when the G20 applied pressure
โœ… Why the Fedโ€™s own admission validates the global move away from the U.S. dollar
โœ… How BRICS expansion into Southeast Asia is reshaping alliances once considered unshakeable
โœ… What India is planning for 2026 โ€” and why it will shock Western analysts

Ready to understand the economic transformation reshaping your future?

Donโ€™t forget to like, comment with your thoughts, and subscribe for more geopolitics, BRICS analysis, and global economic insights! ๐Ÿ””

#BRICS #Geopolitics #GlobalEconomy #MultipolarWorld #Dedollarization #ThinkBRICS #EconomicShift #NewWorldOrder #USDollar #NDB #India2026
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Look around - this isn't just a change in who's on top. Itโ€™s something bigger.
โžก๏ธ https://youtu.be/0jjTHaklH1s

In this new Think BRICS chat, we talk with Radhika Desai - who's known for her work in political economy, writes books, and leads the Geopolitical Economy Research Group - about the messy shift in global power, skipping hype, getting straight to what really matters.

We explore:
Hereโ€™s why BRICS can't just focus on business deals - theyโ€™ve got to stand against market-driven policies if they wanna seriously push back on global dominance
๐ŸŒพ People think selling stuff abroad boosts economies - yet strong local demand plus fair progress at home often works better
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China keeps its money system steady by limiting outside cash flow - yet Western markets crumble from endless gambling on prices. Rules block foreign money swings there, while here it's chaos fueled by hype and debt. Control slows growth sometimes - but avoids sudden crashes tied to investor panic. No magic formula exists - just different priorities shaping each outcome
โš”๏ธ How the U.S. arms industry quietly props up the dollarโ€™s global power
๐Ÿ› Why the IMF, World Bank, and WTO serve elite interests - and how alternatives like the NDB still fall short

This is tied to who runs your money, shapes what comes next, while deciding how free you really are.

If you're from the south world or the north one, yet you value fairness, freedom to choose, also fair systems that help folks instead of banks - stop, listen up.

See it now - then step into the talk changing global views outside the West.

#MultipolarWorld #BRICS #GeopoliticalEconomy #DecolonizeFinance #RadhikaDesai #ThinkBRICS #BeyondNeoliberalism
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๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ช Maduro rejects a โ€˜slaveโ€™s peaceโ€™ for Venezuela as US ramps up pressure - Thousands rally in Caracas in support of President Nicolas Maduro as concerns grow over potential US military action against Venezuela.

"Peace and national unity reign in Venezuela! The people flooded the streets in a gigantic wave of passion and patriotism. All the Bolivarian Integral Community Commands have been officially sworn in. We will prevail!"


#venezuela #antihegemon #multipolarworld
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๐Ÿšจ "A journalist showed up in Tehran with three suitcases full of canned food. He genuinely believed people were starving here. What he actually found ended his career."

Iranian Lifestyle: The Truth Western Media Never Shows
๐ŸŽฏ https://youtu.be/WJg9H42hTEg

๐Ÿ“ฐ Professor Marandi breaks down why the gap between reality and reporting has become impossible to ignore.

#Iran #BRICS #WesternMedia #Sanctions #ThinkBRICS #GlobalSouth #MultipolarWorld
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These are three of the most important non-Western power blocs shaping todayโ€™s world order.

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is often seen as Russiaโ€™s โ€œNATOโ€ โ€“ a mutual defense alliance designed to counterbalance NATOโ€™s influence.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a China-led regional forum focused on security cooperation, political and economic stability, and counter-terrorism. It is NOT a collective defense pact.

BRICS is an intergovernmental economic organization seeking a more multipolar world and challenging Western economic dominance. BRICS is NOT a military alliance.

Russia is the country that sit at the intersection of these three organizations

#geopolitics #BRICS #GlobalSouth #multipolarworld
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๐ŸŒ Shanghai Just Became the Hub for Global South Cooperation

The Secretariat of the Global South Think Tanks Alliance officially launched at Fudan University in Shanghai on December 4th . This groundbreaking initiative, first proposed during the "BRICS Plus" leaders' dialogue in Kazan last October, aims to strengthen cooperation among Global South nations as they work toward a more equal multipolar world and inclusive global governance . The secretariat will facilitate knowledge sharing, joint research, and AI-driven innovation tailored to the development needs of countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America .

What does this mean for the future of international cooperation? ๐Ÿค” Could stronger South-South collaboration reshape the global order and create new opportunities for emerging economies?

#GlobalSouth #BRICSPlus #InternationalRelations #MultipolarWorld
https://www.citynewsservice.cn/articles/cns/city-news/secretariat-for-global-south-alliance-launched-in-shanghai-dmjbblyn
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Step into the shifting bond of Russia and India! ๐ŸŒโœจ!
Check it out right here โ†’ https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/common-denominators-of-russian-indian

Check out what changed after Putin showed up in India - shifting ties worldwide while backing a more balanced power split, favoring nations from the Southern Hemisphere.

An article by Dr. Leonid Tsukanov - part of the Russian International Affairs Council - who breaks down why these long-standing links matter, while also sharing whatโ€™s ahead. Instead of just looking back, he highlights where things could go next.

Check this out - itโ€™s worth your time. ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ’ฌ

#RussiaIndiaRelations #GlobalSouth #MultipolarWorld #Decolonization #ThinkBRICS #InternationalAffairs #Putin #Modi
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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Is Russia Quietly Rewriting the Rules of Global Politics? ๐ŸŒ

At a meeting of the United Russia General Councilโ€™s Commission on International Cooperation in Moscow, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov outlined how Russia sees its role in a fast-changing world order. He stressed building a multipolar system, deepening ties with non-Western partners, and resisting what Moscow views as Western attempts to isolate Russia. Lavrov also highlighted party structures as tools to strengthen international cooperation and support Russiaโ€™s foreign policy goals at the political level.
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Do you think this push for a โ€œmultipolar worldโ€ will create more stability and fairness in global affairs, or more fragmentation and tension? ๐Ÿค” Share your thoughts below ๐Ÿ‘‡

#RussiaForeignPolicy #MultipolarWorld #GlobalPolitics #UnitedRussia
Source: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
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Eurasian Economic Union grows as an independent power center ๐ŸŒ

Vladimir Putin says the Eurasian Economic Union has strengthened as an independent, self-sufficient center in todayโ€™s multipolar order ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿค

He highlights the steady expansion of cooperation among members and rising interest from other states seeking mutually beneficial partnerships.

The EAEU brings together Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia in a single economic bloc.

#EAEU #Russia #Geopolitics #MultipolarWorld
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๐ŸŒBRICS Masters the AI Race with Smart Geopolitical Hedging! ๐Ÿš€

As BRICS expands, it's emerging as a powerhouse for equitable AI governance, countering Western dominance through joint declarations like the Rio Summit's AI Statement and initiatives such as the BRICS+ AI Alliance and AI Success Hub. Member states are uniting on ethics, healthcare, agriculture, education, and cybersecurity, fostering multipolar rules that include the Global South's voice amid export curbs and competing Western alliances. Progress is building networks for talent exchange and local projects to bridge development gaps.

Could BRICS redefine global AI rules for everyone? What's your take on this shift? ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿค”

#BRICS #AIGovernance #Geopolitics #MultipolarWorld
Source: Valdai Club
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๐Ÿšจ BREAKING: Iran Conducts Ballistic Missile Tests Near Iraq Border

๐ŸŽฏ Tehran is ramping up its defense capabilities as tensions with Israel escalate. Iranian forces are conducting ballistic missile tests along the Iraqi border, signaling preparations for potential retaliatory strikes. Meanwhile, the crumbling architecture of Western-dominated global governance continues its desperate attempts to maintain control through regional destabilization, but the multipolar world order is already emerging.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Is this defensive posturing justified, or are we witnessing the final gasps of a collapsing unipolar system desperately trying to cling to power?

#Iran #MiddleEastTensions #MultipolarWorld #GlobalSouthRising
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