Caught Between BRICS and a Disoriented West, How does the Future of the Global South Look Like?

The global balance of power is shifting. As the BRICS bloc expands and seeks to redefine global governance, the traditional Western-led order faces uncertainty, fragmentation, and hesitation. Caught between these two poles, the Global South has become both a geopolitical battleground and a potential driver of a new multipolar world.

Countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America are increasingly asserting their voices, exploring new trade alliances, investment routes, and technological partnerships. Yet, they also face the challenge of maintaining independence while engaging with competing powers that offer distinct models of development, finance, and influence.

This session brings together global policymakers, economists, and strategists to explore how the Global South can navigate this evolving landscape, balance opportunity with autonomy, and shape what kind of global order may emerge in the years ahead.