Global South

As detailed in earlier coverage of initial BRICS fractures and market shocks from the US-Israeli war on Iran, the bloc's expanded membership continues to hinder a unified response. New members Iran and UAE are directly opposed, with India's chairmanship reluctant to force consensus ahead of its summit.

3 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran in late February 2026, killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have sparked reactions in Indonesia. Analysts see this as a test for the government's firm stance in representing the Global South. Various parties urge evaluation of Indonesia's membership in the Board of Peace (BoP).