Event Summary
Leaders from 36 countries recently met at a BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. The theme of the loosely defined geopolitical bloc's conference was "Strengthening multilateralism for Just Global Development and Strategy." Russia, the host, had hoped for a decision on an alternative payment system to the dollar. Summit participants were unable to agree on that point, but they had long discussions on many other subjects. Is BRICS becoming a geopolitical force to count on, or is it merely a talking shop? What can we expect for the future and what are the key priorities for the different member countries? Is there a more coordinated BRICS position on global affairs?
Joining this episode of Trade Winds are:
HOST
Cecilia Malmström
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE)
GUESTS
Ayabonga Cawe
Chief Commissioner, International Trade Administration Commission, South Africa
Tanvi Madan
Senior Fellow, Center for Asia Policy Studies, Foreign Policy Program, Brookings Institution
Mihaela Papa
Director of Research, Center for International Studies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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About This Series
Trade Winds explores the future of international trade—the challenges, possibilities, and where international efforts are headed—in a monthly virtual event series hosted by Cecilia Malmström. Join the discussion to learn from global policymakers, practitioners, business leaders from different sectors, experts, and more.