By john 
The Global South is no longer a passive participant in world affairs — it’s becoming a powerful collective voice shaping trade, climate policy, and development priorities. From Latin America to Africa and Southeast Asia, emerging economies are challenging the traditional promo Naga169 dominance of Western-led institutions.
At the heart of this transformation lies the BRICS bloc, which recently expanded to include Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE. The enlarged group now represents over 45% of the global population and a growing share of world GDP. Its message is clear: multipolarity has arrived.
Countries across the Global South are pushing for fairer financing structures. Calls to reform the International Monetary Fund and World Bank have grown louder, with developing nations demanding greater voting power and debt relief mechanisms.
In trade, regional agreements like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Latin American Alliance for Integration (ALADI) are reducing reliance on Western markets.
Diplomatically, the Global South’s influence is visible in climate negotiations. At COP summits, coalitions led by small island nations and African states have reframed climate change as a justice issue rather than a purely environmental one.
“The Global South isn’t a geographic label anymore,” said Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi. “It’s a political identity — one demanding equality in global decision-making.”
As power becomes more dispersed, the 21st century may well be remembered as the moment when the world’s periphery became its center.