BRICS and Smart Cities: Lessons from China’s Model for the Global South
China’s approach to smart city development offers valuable lessons for countries in the Global South. While the approach may differ from Western models, China’s strategic…
A Vision for Smart Cities in the Global South: Indonesia’s Potential Path
Indonesia is at a turning point—a story of struggle poised to become one of triumph. Developing an ideal smart city requires striking a balance between…
BRICS+ Summit: Geopolitical Challenges, Strategies and Expectations
Under Russia’s presidency 2024, BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) has been building momentum for accelerating the association’s enlargement, steadily weakening Western influence…
SCO Summit in Islamabad: A Defining Moment for Pakistan in the Global South
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance. The upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Islamabad offers Pakistan an…
Promoting the development of a China-Africa community with a shared future through Egypt
The FOCAC Summit in September 2024 is an opportunity for this international meeting to enhance dialogue and cooperation between China and the countries of the…
Days of Future Past: Empowering the Global South to Reach an Equal Global Governance
The direction of world politics within global relations is strongly affected by international organizations. However, the disparities in representation and decision-making power that “favors” the…
Rebuilding EU’s Global Influence Through a Humble and Engaged Foreign Policy
The European Union, a giant economic and political power, is facing a reputation crisis on the international scene. According to a 2021 Pew Research Center…
Africa Shows Solidarity with Russia, Hopes for Increased Economic Partnership Cooperation
Russia is never isolated as many external countries think. It has non-Western friends, especially in Africa which constitute part of the Global South. And there…
The Global South and the South Globe’s Potential
Recently we have seen two important activities of the Global South, notably stronger engagement at the G20 Summit and bigger influence at the G77 Summit,…
From Rising Seas To Rising Tensions: How Climate Change Is Eroding The Pillars Of Democracy
Climate justice and democracy are inextricably linked. As climate change impacts have intensified over the years, the ability of democracies to adapt to climate change…
How to decolonize minds – Modern Diplomacy
To be treated as equals to the West, the Global South must decolonize its minds What does the Decline of the West mean? – Аndrew…
On the Climate Crisis, We Are All Suffering, But Women from the South Are Suffering More
In the post-Cold War era, as the risk of major armed conflicts and wars between states declined, other threats of a non-war nature began to…