The files we follow : Influence diplomacies in Central Asia; Energy and Natural Resources Diplomacy in Central Asia
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The BRICS summit opened this year on the banks of the Volga, in Kazan, Russia. The event’s host, Vladimir Putin, proudly welcomed leaders of the organization’s member countries, as well as delegations from nations considering joining. This was an opportunity for Russia to stand alongside some of the world’s most powerful heads of state, countering narratives of the country’s isolation on the international stage. The symbolism of the event was amplified by the presence of Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, who attended at Putin’s invitation, despite the international arrest warrant against the Russian president.
BRICS provides a platform for leaders like Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi, and Lula to sit at the same table, symbolically increasing a nation’s diplomatic influence and creating an opportunity to engage with major economic players.
However, just days before the summit, Kazakhstan announced it would not be seeking BRICS membership. This decision reflects not only the country’s foreign policy stance but also the internal differences within BRICS, as seen in the summit’s agenda.
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