How to survive a superpower split

Non-aligned countries are becoming more powerful, pragmatic and opportunistic, seeking expedient deals in a fluid environment. Brazil, India, and Turkey are asserting themselves abroad and making forays of their own.

April 16, 2023 . 12:31 AM

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Many countries are determined not to pick sides between America, China and Russia, seeking deals across divides.
A Russian analysis shows that over 127 states are categorised as not clearly in either camp.
The 25 biggest economies that have sat on the fence on the Ukraine war, or wish to remain non-aligned in the Sino-American confrontation, or both, have become more powerful and represent 45% of the world’s population.
Non-aligned countries are pragmatic, opportunistic and share a common aim: to make expedient deals in a fluid environment.
Brazil, India, and Turkey are asserting themselves more abroad and making forays of their own as they seek to hedge their relations between the big powers and influence other countries.