The 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro (July 2025) underscored the bloc’s push for multilateralism, international law, and a fairer global order. With 11 members including newcomers Indonesia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE—plus nine partners, leaders adopted a Joint Declaration with 126 commitments on hunger eradication, climate action, technology, peace, and security. Key economic outcomes included calls to reform IMF quotas and expand emerging economies’ role in global finance. The summit also condemned U.S. and Israeli military actions in Iran and Gaza, while backing peace efforts in Syria and Sudan. Read the takeaways and projections on the Stimson Center website.
Merz Calls for Unity – but Offers Austerity
8. Oktober 2025