GLOBAL SOUTH TAKES THE LEAD AS BRICS CALLS TIME ON WESTERN DOMINANCE

BRICS leaders call for a new global order, urging UN reform, financial independence, and an end to Western dominance in world affairs.

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In a bold move to redefine the balance of global power, BRICS nations concluded their 17th Summit in Brazil with a unified call for a new world order that reflects the interests and realities of the Global South.

Under the banner “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance,” the two-day gathering united leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and the newly welcomed member Indonesia, alongside observers from Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

The summit marked a pivotal moment in the bloc’s evolution from an economic coalition to a geopolitical force openly challenging Western-dominated global institutions.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who hosted the summit, delivered a fiery address that underscored the urgency of systemic reform.

“We don’t want a world under tutelage,” he declared. “It is time we left behind Cold War logic and built a global governance structure fit for the 21st century.”

The BRICS declaration took aim at the United Nations, particularly the Security Council, calling for its expansion to include emerging powers and better represent today’s geopolitical realities. India, Brazil, and the African continent were singled out as major players left on the sidelines of global decision-making.

The bloc’s rising influence was further amplified by discussions on creating an alternative to the SWIFT international payments system part of a broader push for financial independence and the de-dollarisation of global trade.

While the group maintained a multilateral tone, it did not shy away from confronting Western policies. BRICS leaders condemned the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the strikes in Iran, and instability in Sudan advocating instead for diplomacy, sovereignty, and regional solutions.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed the summit as a “resounding success,” praising its emphasis on inclusive development and calling BRICS “a voice for the voiceless.”

The summit also drew fire from U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened punitive tariffs on nations aligning with what he called “anti-American policies.” In response, President Lula slammed the remarks as “irresponsible,” stating firmly, “We don’t want an emperor.”

With Indonesia’s formal entry into the bloc and growing interest from Global South nations, BRICS is expanding both its membership and its mandate. The next summit, to be hosted by India in 2026, is expected to further advance the bloc’s efforts toward global reform.

Now representing more than half of the world’s population and 40% of global GDP, BRICS is no longer just a symbol of emerging markets it is fast becoming the engine room of a new global order.

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