After the success of the recent BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Trump administration seems to be in a state of anxiety and frustration. The new trade tariffs by Washington, intended to threaten Brazil for its active participation in BRICS, will backfire.

The Violent Legacy of U.S. Global Dominance

Washington also utilized its economic power to exert pressure on various developing nations to achieve its regional and global strategic and political objectives. It used its influence over different Western monetary and financial institutions to dictate policies to third-world countries. It also holds a long history of betraying its allies after achieving its regional aspirations. These moves and events pushed the Global South to look for a more inclusive and egalitarian world order. During this time, the US was busy spreading violence and chaos in the world, while Russia and China silently worked on strengthening their economy and expanding their global diplomatic outreach.

Russia and China: Champions of the Oppressed

Russia, under the leadership of President Vladimir Putin, emerged as a voice for the oppressed and marginalized nations around the world. President Putin repeatedly raised his voice against the........

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