Overview
As we advance through the 21st century, the architecture of global power and influence is undergoing transformative shifts. The BRICS coalition—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has emerged as a formidable force, challenging entrenched paradigms and reshaping the contours of the geopolitical and economic landscape of the modern world. This new volume explores the coalition’s emergence as a formidable force that is challenging traditional power structures and advocates for a multipolar world order. The book examines the historical context, economic synergies, political alignments, and cultural diversity that bind these nations, while also addressing the complexities of their collaboration amidst differing national priorities. It highlights key achievements in trade, sustainable development, technological innovation, and global governance reform, as well as the challenges BRICS faces in ensuring unity and influence on the world stage. Each chapter explores how these countries navigate their individual and collective challenges while simultaneously contributing to a multipolar world order that resists singular hegemonic dominance. The author describes not only the intricate strategic interactions within BRICS but also the broader influence of this coalition on key global issues, such as sustainable development, technological innovation, and geopolitical equilibrium.
Full Product Details
Author: Akhilesh Chandra Prabhakar
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.
Imprint: Apple Academic Press Inc.
ISBN: 9781779642929
ISBN 10: 177964292
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 14 April 2026
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
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Author Information
Prof. (Dr.) Akhilesh Chandra Prabhakar is an eminent economist, author, and educator with over two decades of extensive international academic and research experience across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. Currently, he holds the position of Professor of Economics at the University of Technology, Papua New Guinea. Dr. Prabhakar completed his MPhil and PhD in Economics at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, specializing in development economics, international trade, and financial systems. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held professorial appointments at prestigious institutions, such as the University of Technology (Papua New Guinea), Universiti Utara Malaysia, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (South Korea), and several leading Ethiopian universities including Addis Ababa University, University of Gondar, Debre Berhan University, and Debre Tabor University. In India, he has made significant contributions to academia as Professor at the University of Petroleum & Energy Studies and Lovely Professional University. He also served as Director of the Global South Social Networks and was formerly Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Asian Social Sciences. Dr. Prabhakar’s scholarly engagements extend to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Singapore, enriching his comparative research perspective. His research portfolio primarily addresses sustainable development, industrial economics, and global economic transformations. Leveraging his wide-ranging cross-continental experiences, Dr. Prabhakar provides valuable insights into pressing economic debates and is recognized as a distinguished voice in both academic and policy domains.
