More of the same?
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“In a broader context of capitalist accumulation, the BRICS are acting based on a logic of competition over natural resources and market access that is imperialist in nature and is taking colonialism back to Africa in modern times”
Take the ports!
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In the so-called large emerging economies of the South – in particular the BRICS countries – globalization’s imperative has been export-led growth, and these countries’ port cities have served as the platforms for this development strategy
Building BRICS from below?
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It is necessary to build a true BRICS from below, with common strategies to fight for rights and international solidarity from the bases in BRICS countries