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At the 2025 BRICS Summit in Brazil, leaders from across the Global South gathered to address a world in crisis. They called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, reaffirmed the need to create a sovereign state of Palestine, condemned attacks against Iran, reaffirmed support for the UN’s role in humanitarian relief, and condemned the politicization of aid. On the economic front, BRICS pushed back against tariffs, unilateral sanctions, and discussed new ways to establish fair and reliable practices

As the 2025 Virtual BRICS Summit takes place in Brazil, member countries are questioning what new meanings define “Big BRICS” cooperation and how it sets a new direction for global governance. “The expansion of the BRICS membership, including countries like Egypt and Indonesia, was a clear sign of inclusion and representation,” says M.A. graduate Marina Moreno from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Additionally, she believes BRICS’ evolving financial mechanisms are enhancing financial in

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