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Russia will target expanded BRICS for grain exports

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RUSSIA

The entry into BRICS of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) -- all major importers of grain -- gives Russia an opportunity permanently to…

Limited resources will check BRICS financial clout

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INTERNATIONAL

BRICS members seek to reduce the dominance of the US dollar in global trade; a less dollar-focused approach to development finance from the NDB is consistent with this. The BRICS…

Mideast countries will still value BRICS membership

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MIDDLE EAST

This is the first time since 2010 that new members have been invited to join the group, signalling growing confidence among ‘middle powers’ and their intent to establish…

Algeria’s UNSC seat will bolster its global standing

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ALGERIA

Securing the UNSC seat in June represented a victory for Algeria’s diplomatic efforts at a time when the country wants to showcase a more engaged attitude in international affairs…

Russia’s ties with Iran will grow stronger

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RUSSIA

War, sanctions and a mutual desire to overturn US-led regional security orders have pushed Moscow and Tehran closer together. Moscow desires to turn what has historically been a…

Argentina's Milei shifts to foreign policy pragmatism

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ARGENTINA

Milei met National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, while his team met the Treasury and IMF to present a structural adjustment plan. Likely Foreign Minister Diana Mondino also…

Higher rates will have a mixed impact on gold markets

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INT

The peak came during the US debt ceiling negotiations and a drop in US Treasury yields. Expectations of treasury yields jumped after the resolution of the debt ceiling and gold is…

Egypt's external debt looms large

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EGYPT

Meanwhile, the government is struggling with significant accumulated debt, including USD11.8bn that is scheduled to be repaid to the IMF over the next two years alone. The IMF…

Global South will become even more important to Russia

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RUSSIA

Fostering closer trade and financial ties with countries outside the West is essential if Russia is to improve its economic security and enhance its sovereignty. For Moscow it is…

Sanctions will increase risks for Russian economy

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RUSSIA

However, although output has grown, a tight labour market and persistent inflation have created new problems. The reorientation of trade away from Europe has resulted in a…