CDU demands strong focus on the global south at the Brics summit

CDU demands strong focus on the global south at the Brics summit

at a time when the world order faltered, CDU external expert Roderich Kiesewetter vividly speaks up! The influential politician urgently calls on the West to establish a stronger connection to the countries of the so -called global south - and the urgency of his message could not be clearer.

Especially now that the summit of the Brics countries in Kazan, Russia, the geopolitical landscape is put to the test once again. Can the West keep up? Kiesewetter warns: "China and Russia try to gain influence and countries that are looking for alternatives to offer a contact point - and as a direct challenge for G7 and G20." He calls on the western states to become active and to make concrete offers for cooperation.

The challenge for the West

Kiesewetter underlines that Cambodia is an example of the missed opportunities of the West. "Development cooperation was discontinued, and as a result, child labor increases there - while China expands its influence." The message is clear: the West urgently has to act before the gap he leaves is filled by emerging powers!

"We have to promote the training opportunities for young people in the global south and strengthen dual training facilities," emphasizes Kiesewetter. There are great potential here that the West should urgently use. The well -trained young talents need perspectives - employment opportunities have to be created, otherwise the West not only loses its best minds, but also the influence.

race for influence in the global south

With a clear view of the future, Kiesewetter explains that the European Union has to involve its development bank more into the financing of such countries. "This is crucial! The BRICS countries work on their own financing system-that is still in its infancy, but it could significantly impair the power of the United Nations, the World Trade Organization and the World Health Organization." A clear shot in front of the bow!

His assessment of the Brics countries is alarming: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres travels to Kazan, but does not conflict with the peace conference in Switzerland. This indicates a growing relevance of the BRICS - a challenge that the West must take seriously. The question remains: does the West still have the opportunity to regain control before it is too late?

Berlin observes these developments with eyes. It is time for a strategic change of course so as not to lose the connection in the race for influence!