BRICS & EMERGING POWERS GEOPOLITICS
Political cohesion, internal divisions and geopolitical positioning of the BRICS bloc (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and new members) in response to global crises and Western pressure
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South Africa Rejects US Pressure to Sever Ties with Iran
RTSouth Africa has no reason to cut ties with Iran – official
3/17/2026, 1:18:07 PM
South Africa's Foreign Ministry Director-General Zane Dangor has firmly rejected US calls to cut diplomatic ties with Iran, saying Pretoria sees no justification for such a step. The statement signals South Africa's resistance to Washington's efforts to isolate Tehran amid the ongoing military conflict. The stance underscores the broader reluctance among Global South nations to align with the US-led pressure campaign against Iran.
Russia and China's Support for Iran: Where Does It End?
AL JAZEERA ARABICمن السياسة إلى الميدان.. ما حدود الدعم الروسي الصيني لإيران؟
3/16/2026, 11:27:23 PM
Iran has acknowledged political, economic, and military cooperation with both Russia and China amid its ongoing conflict. US reports have outlined aspects of Russian military support for Tehran, a scenario that President Trump has not ruled out, suggesting it may be Moscow's response to American backing of Ukraine. The article examines the extent and limits of this trilateral alignment as Iran faces intensifying military pressure.