World Social Forum Cotonou 2026 — August 04 to 08
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Are the BRICS an alternative to capitalism, imperialism, and neo-fascism? Format: Analytical Panel Duration: 2 hours Co-organized by: CADTM India, AIDC South Africa, CADTM International

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Description

Co-organized by: CADTM India, AIDC South Africa,
CADTM International

Coordinators: Sushovan Dhar (India), Eric Toussaint (CADTM)

Summary

Faced with the US-dominated imperialist bloc,
many hope that the BRICS+ offer an alternative. This session
will examine the nature of their political regimes, their economic policies, their
position on Gaza, imperialist aggression, and debt. Objectives

• To critically evaluate the BRICS+. • To understand their internal contradictions. ·

To debate their
real role in the world order.