The Academic Forum has, on a number of occasions, been criticised as being ineffective. Commentators, however, often fail to understand the purpose of this Track II channel. The academic brainstorming sessions are meant to generate ideas that challenge the conventional boundaries of diplomatic negotiations; ideas still important enough for the BRICS leaders to consider.
CEO's Note:
10 years in BRICS: SA holds its own and looks to the future.
When a collaborative relationship has reached the 10-year mark, it can be said to have stood the test of time, reaching a level of durability and maturity. This is the landmark moment where South Africa now finds itself in relation to BRICS.
