The BRICS group of emerging-market powers — the acronym stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — has gone from a slogan dreamed up at an investment bank two decades ago to a real-world club that controls a multilateral lender.

JAKARTA: President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday (Jan 25) expressed his gratitude to the Indian government for supporting Indonesia's bid for permanent membership of the BRICS economic bloc.

Brazil takes the helm at a moment when diplomatic pragmatism should take precedence over some of the bloc’s more polarizing initiatives.

BRICS wants to usher in an international order not so dominated by the West. To a lot of Global South countries, that's an appealing vision. The post There's a Reason BRICS Is the Hottest Multilateral Ticket in Town appeared first on World Politics Review.

President Prabowo Subianto’s about-turn on membership of the economic grouping is about status rather than material gains.

In a world where emerging economies are reshaping global trade and power dynamics, Nigeria’s recent inclusion as a “partner country” in the BRICS bloc is a milestone.

The BRICS bloc expands its influence with the addition of Indonesia as a new member, while Argentina declines the invitation, signaling a dynamic shift in the global economic landscape.

Indonesia's inclusion as a full member of the BRICS aims to bridge the differences in interests between developed and developing countries while also

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, invited as the chief guest for India's Republic Day celebrations, aims to enhance political, defense, and security ties between the nations. Notably, Prabowo has a military background,

India and Indonesia strengthen cooperation in key sectors, including defence, fintech, maritime affairs, and digital infrastructure.

India and Indonesia strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on defense manufacturing, supply chains, and maritime security cooperation.