BRICS+ Series: Saudi Arabia’s First Sovereign Green Bond A Milestone in Sustainable Finance

Chloe Maluleke and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

Saudi Arabia has taken a major step toward sustainable finance with the issuance of its first sovereign green bond in February 2025. The bond received an overwhelming ...

The Changing US-Russia Relationship Under Trump: A Catalyst for Multipolarity?

Chloe Maluleke|Published

President Trump's dramatic shift in US-Russia relations is sending shockwaves through Europe and beyond. By suspending military aid to Ukraine and seeking rapprochement ...

BRICS+ Series: The Economic Implications of BRICS+ in the MENA Region

Chloe Maluleke and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

The expansion of BRICS+ into the MENA region, with the inclusion of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, is reshaping global economic dynamics and investment flows. ...

BRICS+ Series: The Rise of a Global Grain Powerhouse

Chloe Maluleke and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

BRICS+ is emerging as a global grain powerhouse, controlling over 50% of production and reshaping agricultural trade. With the 2024 launch of the BRICS+ Grain Exchange, ...

BRICS+ Series: BRICS+ vs. G20: A New Era of Global Influence

Chloe Maluleke and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

Explore how the G20 and BRICS+ are reshaping global economics and politics in a rapidly changing world.

Andrei Stenin: Honouring a Legacy of Truth Through Photography

Chloe Maluleke|Published

Join us as we explore the 11th annual Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest Exhibition in Cape Town, celebrating the legacy of a courageous photojournalist ...

BRICS+ Series: Iran’s Strategic Role in Global Trade, Leveraging BRICS+ Membership to Overcome Sanctions

Chloe Maluleke and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

Iran’s strategic location makes it a vital hub for global trade corridors, connecting East and West through land, air, and maritime routes. Despite sanctions, its ...

BRICS+ Series: Russia's Resilient Manufacturing Sector, A Beacon of Economic Growth in Light of Sanctions

Chloe Maluleke|Published

Explore how Russia's manufacturing sector is experiencing a remarkable revival, driven by domestic demand, government investment, and innovation in high-value industries. ...

How Aramco's Innovations Are Shaping Energy Security in BRICS Nations

Chloe Maluleke|Published

Explore how Saudi Aramco's advanced oil production technologies are not only revolutionising the energy sector but also driving economic growth in BRICS nations, ...

How MENA Nations are transforming global trade routes

Chloe Maluleke|Updated

Discover how initiatives like IMEC and enhanced regional cooperation are shifting the economic centre of gravity towards the Global South.