Tag: Developing Countries

China Works to Expand its Sway in Africa Amid Rivalry With the U.S.

China’s leader, Xi Jinping, pitches his country as a leader of the developing world, rallying support for an alternative to the U.S.-dominated global order.

August 23, 2023
At BRICS Summit, Putin Tries to Rally Support

Leaders of Brazil, India, China and South Africa addressed other topics, but Russia’s president, unable to attend in person because he is wanted for war crimes, put the war in Ukraine at center stage in the meeting.

August 22, 2023
BRICS Debates Adding New Members

China wants to expand the five-nation bloc, but the members’ conflicting interests may get in the way.

August 21, 2023
War Brought Putin Closer to Africa. Now It’s Pushing Them Apart.

As President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia prepares to host African leaders at a summit, a collapsed grain deal and the uncertain fate of Wagner mercenaries have cast a shadow.

July 26, 2023
Janet Yellen Calls for Accelerating Debt Relief for Poor Nations

Helping the world’s low-income countries will be a central topic as U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and other G20 finance ministers gather in India.

July 16, 2023