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Where expansion could hit a BRICS wall
Global Crises

Where expansion could hit a BRICS wall

The bigger this 'alternative' coalition becomes, the more apparent its members' divergent interests

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Europe

Turkey's BRICS gambit is just what Russia ordered

Joining the geopolitical block would allow Ankara access to non-EU/Western institutions, which makes Moscow happy

China and the US battle it out over Africa
Africa

China and the US battle it out over Africa

A new Cold War, a different continent

Sudan's General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan
Africa

Peace hopes dashed as Sudan's warring factions blow off talks

Geneva negotiations will continue but outside guns and lack of food are making this a real tinderbox

Anything can happen in Venezuela’s presidential election
Latin America

Anything can happen in Venezuela’s presidential election

A year ago no one assumed this contest was competitive, but Maduro's power is now truly on the line

US general wants 'Marshall Plan' to counter China in LatAm
Latin America

US general wants 'Marshall Plan' to counter China in LatAm

SOUTHCOM commander raises good questions but should they be coming from the military?