S2E87: Can BRICS challenge the US-led world order?

Asian Insider by ST Podcast Team

Sep 17, 202642:22News & Politics

Donald Trump need not be. BRICS is nowhere near creating an alternative to the US-led world order, says our expert. Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times gets its US Bureau Chief to analyse the hot...

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