Tag: BRICS

Donald Trump and Cyril Ramaphosa seated indoors, with Trump holding a document showing a couple's photo

The Crumbling Pillar: How Gaza and G20 Isolation Signal the End of Unipolarity

The decline of unipolar authority is now evident, particularly highlighted by the US’s absence from the G20 Summit in South Africa. For years, global diplomacy relied on American leadership to resolve crises. However, the situation in Gaza and the West’s isolation at major multilateral events in late 2025 indicate that this era of singular influence is over.

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Artistic brushstroke depiction of the Brazilian flag with the national motto "Ordem e Progresso" (Order and Progress)

Brazil’s Quest for Global Recognition: Navigating Between Western Heritage and Global South Leadership

Brazil’s foreign policy is influenced by a unique historical context; unlike many Global South countries with colonial histories, Brazil’s frustrations arise from its exclusion from the leadership of the postwar order it helped create. This ongoing disappointment informs Brazilian diplomacy, fueling campaigns for institutional reform and recognition, reflecting both ambition and insecurity.

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