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BRICS Podcast (EN)

BRICS Podcast (EN)

TV BRICS 59 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

This podcast explores the history, economics, domestic politics, and international relations of the BRICS nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia. It features conversations with historians, scientists, sociologists, political scientists, and authors of popular non-fiction, tackling topics such as new technologies introduced within BRICS, how new member countries strengthen the association, the impact of expansion on business in Russia, and the potential creation of a new global settlement currency.

Episodes

Associate at Climate Finance Group of Latin America and Caribbean, Gissele Cristina Flores Suarez: "We have to learn from Brazil, Russia, and China in clean energy development"
Associate at Climate Finance Group of Latin America and Caribbean, Gissele Cristina Flores Suarez: "We have to learn from Brazil, Russia, and China in clean energy development" Aug 20, 2026 1533 Latin America already has one of the "cleanest" energy mixes in the world today. Experts believe that by 2050, 76 per cent of all electricity in the region will come from renewable sources. Ecuador, in particular, is actively expanding its use of renewables.Is cooperation with Russia on peaceful nuclear technologies in demand in Ecuador? What measures would allow the country to scale up its green
Chairperson of National Council of Provinces of South Africa, Refilwe Maria Mtsweni-Tsipane: "Women must take centre stage in sustainable development programmes of countries"
Chairperson of National Council of Provinces of South Africa, Refilwe Maria Mtsweni-Tsipane: "Women must take centre stage in sustainable development programmes of countries" Jul 23, 2026 1532 In August, the Republic of South Africa celebrates Women’s Month. This is not only a tribute to previous generations who contributed to the advancement of women’s rights and the development of society but also an important time to focus on issues related to gender equality.What is the source of women’s strength, and what is their role in South African politics? How is gender equality being promote
Associate Professor at University of Sao Paulo, Feliciano de Sa Guimaraes: "We seek for order in which our voices are better heard, more heard than before"
Associate Professor at University of Sao Paulo, Feliciano de Sa Guimaraes: "We seek for order in which our voices are better heard, more heard than before" Jul 15, 2026 1534 BRICS' share of global gross domestic product at purchasing power parity has reached 40 per cent. Experts say this figure reflects fundamental shifts in the structure of the world economy, with developing countries becoming the main drivers of production, trade and investment.What steps should member states of the group take to further boost these indicators? How does cooperation within the group
Executive Secretary of UN Convention to Combat Desertification, Yasmine Fouad: "Use of AI represents game-changer in digital transformation for dealing with land"
Executive Secretary of UN Convention to Combat Desertification, Yasmine Fouad: "Use of AI represents game-changer in digital transformation for dealing with land" Jul 2, 2026 753 The United Nations declared 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. To draw public attention to the growing risks facing steppe, desert and dryland ecosystems and to the role of pastoral communities in protecting them, the UN Convention to Combat Desertification launched the international initiative "Silk Road Caravan" – an expedition across Eurasian rangelands with participant
Deputy Chairperson of Gauteng Provincial Legislature of South Africa, Thulani Kunene: "We want to learn from Moscow's experience in organising public transportation system"
Deputy Chairperson of Gauteng Provincial Legislature of South Africa, Thulani Kunene: "We want to learn from Moscow's experience in organising public transportation system" Jun 25, 2026 1407 Gauteng currently accounts for around a third of the Republic of South Africa’s GDP. The province is a major transport, logistics and manufacturing hub for the country. The development of these sectors is also supported by partner experience – regional officials frequently travel abroad to study best practices. In the first five months of 2026 alone, a delegation visited Russian cities twice.TV BR
Director, Producer, documentary filmmaker, Johan Badenhorst: "BRICS countries offer massive opportunity for tourism"
Director, Producer, documentary filmmaker, Johan Badenhorst: "BRICS countries offer massive opportunity for tourism" Jun 18, 2026 1839 Johan Badenhorst spent about seven years preparing for his journey across Russia. In May 2026, the expedition set out from Murmansk – the largest city in the world north of the Arctic Circle. Over 2.5 months on the truck, the South African traveller and his team plan to cover roughly 20,000 km and visit 30 regions of Russia. The footage from the trip will form the basis of a multi-part documentary
Director General of Independent Evaluation Office of New Development Bank, Ashwani Muthoo: "Harmonisation of methodologies in evaluation for projects is critical"
Director General of Independent Evaluation Office of New Development Bank, Ashwani Muthoo: "Harmonisation of methodologies in evaluation for projects is critical" Jun 4, 2026 1466 Over the years, the New Development Bank has approved approximately 120 projects worldwide, totalling more than US$39 billion. Many of these projects are well known, including Line 6 of the Qingdao Metro in China; the large-scale Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut project in India; and, in early 2026, financing was also approved for the construction of Brazil’s largest power transmission line, the Graca A
Consultant in Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister of India, Apurv Kumar Mishra: "There is strategic logic to economic partnership between Russia and India"
Consultant in Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister of India, Apurv Kumar Mishra: "There is strategic logic to economic partnership between Russia and India" May 28, 2026 1951 India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The key goal set by the government is to achieve a GDP of US$5 trillion. BRICS partners are helping to unlock the potential. Mutual trade turnover with Russia exceeded US$60 billion in 2025, and the two countries intend to increase it to US$100 billion by 2030. What will help achieve this goal? How is India's partnership with other BRICS
Spouse of Ambassador of Indonesia to Russia, Fitria Wibowo Tavares: “BRICS membership helps us so much in terms of addressing issues of common concern”
Spouse of Ambassador of Indonesia to Russia, Fitria Wibowo Tavares: “BRICS membership helps us so much in terms of addressing issues of common concern” Apr 24, 2026 1944 At the end of 2025, Indonesia signed a Free Trade Agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union. The new trade regime between the two parties provides preferential access to 90 per cent of goods from the Indonesian side. The EAEU covers 90.5 per cent of the product range for the new partner. Meanwhile, Moscow and Jakarta continue to strengthen their strategic partnership. Indonesian President Prabowo
Chairman of Russia-Nigeria Trade and Investment Advisory Council, Emmanuel Chukwuka Johnson: “BRICS provides Nigeria with opportunity to have global voice”
Chairman of Russia-Nigeria Trade and Investment Advisory Council, Emmanuel Chukwuka Johnson: “BRICS provides Nigeria with opportunity to have global voice” Mar 19, 2026 1523 In 2025, Nigeria was granted BRICS partner country status. This has provided the Republic with new prospects for development in trade, education, healthcare, and technology. Emmanuel Chukwuka Johnson, Chairman of the Russia-Nigeria Trade and Investment Advisory Council, discussed the potential for further expansion of the Republic's cooperation with the countries of the group. The speaker believ
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Zimbabwe to Russian Federation, Mark Grey Marongwe: "BRICS gives smaller countries new options"
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Zimbabwe to Russian Federation, Mark Grey Marongwe: "BRICS gives smaller countries new options" Mar 12, 2026 1504 A roadmap for the development of peaceful nuclear energy, untapped mineral wealth and a tourism boom – Russia and Zimbabwe intensified their cooperation across multiple sectors in 2026. The republic, endowed with resources crucial for global industry and the green transition, is seeking to elevate its economic ties to the same high level as its long-standing political and diplomatic relations with
Specialist in renewable energy and sustainable business project development, Muhammad Dhery Mahendra: “Indonesia has biggest geothermal reserves in world”
Specialist in renewable energy and sustainable business project development, Muhammad Dhery Mahendra: “Indonesia has biggest geothermal reserves in world” Jan 29, 2026 547 Indonesia is one of the centers of energy transformation in Southeast Asia. By 2050, the country intends to increase the share of green energy in its overall energy mix to 31 per cent, and by 2060, it aims to achieve carbon neutrality.What opportunities does BRICS membership provide for Indonesia’s energy sector? What is the current national energy security index score for country?We talked about

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