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Bandung Spirit Revives: BRICS+ Champions South-South Cooperation

4/23/2025

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Vijay Prashad reflects on the pivotal 1955 Bandung Conference, where 29 nations united to challenge colonialism and ignite the Non-Aligned Movement. He underscores its enduring legacy of peace and development, drawing parallels to today's geopolitical struggles. The resurgence of the "Bandung Spirit" shines through the growing BRICS+ bloc, showcasing a renewed commitment to South-South cooperation.

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Vijay Prashad reflects on the pivotal 1955 Bandung Conference, where 29 nations united to challenge colonialism and ignite the Non-Aligned Movement. He underscores its enduring legacy of peace and development, drawing parallels to today's geopolitical struggles. The resurgence of the "Bandung Spirit" shines through the growing BRICS+ bloc, showcasing a renewed commitment to South-South cooperation.