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From Economics to Power Projection: BRICS Plus Demonstrates Military Ambition in South African Waters

From 9 to 16 January 2026, naval military exercises entitled “Will for Peace” are being held in the territorial waters of the Republic of South Africa. Participating in these drills are both BRICS…

January 5, 2026BRICS, China, Iran, Russia, USA

Geopolitics Governance

South Africa summit shows Russia’s president-level diplomacy problems

Preparations for the BRICS Summit demonstrate Russia’s vulnerable position and limited powers of the Russian President following the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Russia's President Vladimir Putin will not be attending the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg…

July 21, 2023BRICS, Russia, South Africa

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From Economics to Power Projection: BRICS Plus Demonstrates Military Ambition in South African Waters

South Africa summit shows Russia’s president-level diplomacy problems

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