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Fellow-BRICS road: a club expands
Aug 25, 2023
Join John McDermott, Chief Africa correspondent, as he explores the complex dynamics of BRICS' expansion with six new members and what it means for global geopolitics. Holly Berman, social media editor, tackles the rise of kid influencers, discussing the lucrative but tricky regulatory landscape they navigate. Anne Rowe, obituaries editor, honors Bindeshwar Pathak, whose innovative sanitation solutions challenged caste norms in India. Each brings a unique perspective on pressing social and political issues.
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- BRICS alliance expands to include six new countries in response to changing geopolitical trends.
- Rise of child social media influencers raises regulatory concerns over privacy and child exploitation.
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BRICS expands, signaling shifting geopolitics
The BRICS summit in Johannesburg announced the addition of six new countries to the alliance: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The expansion reflects the emerging powers' growing assertiveness on the global stage and China's increasing efforts to court these powers. While the BRICS block was initially seen as a platform for developing countries, its relevance had waned over the years. However, with China's rise and the desire of middle powers to play a greater role in global affairs, the expansion is a response to changing geopolitical trends.
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