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News Bilder des Tages Aussenministerin Annalena Baerbock Die Gruenen am 16.08.23 bei der Kabinettsitzung der Bundesregierung im Kanzleramt in Berlin. Foto: bildgehege Kabinettsitzung der Bundesregierung *** Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock The Greens on 16 08 23 at the cabinet meeting of the federal government in the Chancellery in Berlin photo bildgehege cabinet meeting of the federal government

BRICS countries: Why they pose the greatest challenge for Annalena Baerbock

Challenging Sergey Lavrov and maintaining good contact with Antony Blinken is one thing. Convincing skeptical BRICS countries like South Africa, India and Brazil to engage in more cooperation is something entirely different. The perceived or actual humiliations are significant, especially the handling of vaccines during the pandemic. Therefore, the developments within BRICS will be a particularly tough task for Annalena Baerbock.

By Stefan Braun

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BRICS agree on admission of new members

The BRICS countries have agreed on a mechanism for future expansion but are keeping it secret. Meanwhile, China's president had trouble with bouncers. Also bizarre: the propaganda machine claimed he had given a speech, which he was supposedly represented for.

By Redaktion Table

China-Zentralasien-Gipfel

China courting Central Asia with energy

The geopolitical shifts since the start of the war against Ukraine are also felt in Central Asia. In the "Stans", five Central Asian countries, China is capitalizing on Moscow's weakening grip to bring the former Soviet states under its influence. Beijing has recognized the region's urgent need: energy.

By Amelie Richter