Should BRICS+ Lead the Global South? By Jomo Kwame Sundaram and Nurina Malek Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Should BRICS+ Lead the Global South? By Jomo Kwame Sundaram and Nurina Malek KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jun 26 2026 (IPS) - Leadership of the Global South has gradually declined since the 1980s. Many hope BRICS+ will fill the vacuum, but its purpose and membership suggest such hopes may be misplaced. A repurposed Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) offers the best way forward. GlobalSouth News https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/06/should-brics-lead-the-global-south/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -