Neither aligned nor opposed: The emergence of strategic non-alignment
The Brazilian President, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, recently hosted a summit at the Itamarati Palace in Rio de Janeiro, where the tone was surprisingly calm. There were no anti-American sentiments or harsh remarks; instead, Lula advocated for “unforced cooperation.” During the July 6-7, 2025, BRICS summit, the message was quite clear. This gathering isn’t […]