After decades of Western dominance, BRICS+ is steadily assembling its own space architecture – combining the technical capabilities of China, Russia and India with the ambitions of emerging members from the Global South. Joint programmes, from satellite constellations to orbital stations and lunar missions, are shaping an autonomous space ecosystem supported by shared infrastructure and rising private-sector participation. At the same time, the bloc is promoting alternative governance principles focused on inclusion and peaceful use of orbit, positioning itself against NATO’s militarisation trend. Together, these dynamics point to the emergence of a new spatial order, where astropolitics reflects the broader multipolar system taking shape on Earth.

How can Indians see the Russian soul behind external sternness, and Russians learn to see in a partner from India not just a counterpart, but a friend? Why is it important for an Indian entrepreneur to understand the long-term prospects even where a Russian businessman would act situationally? This is reflected upon in a column for BRICS Business Magazine by someone who knows both cultures from the inside: Akashdeep Singh, President of the Indian Business Council in Russia, owner of the Vulcan-­A textile company.

The Giant Sea Wall in Indonesia, Rassvet (Dawn) Low-­Orbit Satellite Constellation in Russia, the World’s First Office Building with Zero CO₂ Emissions, and the World’s Fastest Train in China, Master Plan for Delhi’s Drainage System.

Russia and India are actively increasing their collaboration on developing the agricultural sector, forming a unified agro-industrial production chain based on equal partnership and enhancing synergistic effects for both countries. Russia supplies quality, environmentally friendly fertilizers to the Indian market, being a reliable partner for India in strengthening its food sovereignty, said Andrey Guryev, President of the Russian Fertilizers Producers Association, in an interview with BRICS Business Magazine.

The Rapid Economic Growth of the Asia-­Pacific Region, China is a Leader in Innovation and the most Attractive African Countries for Investors.

Technological sovereignty for BRICS countries has ceased being a slogan and is becoming part of the practical agenda. The association is forming its own cloud platforms, digital services, and financial systems built on the principles of security and trust. Essentially, we are talking here about creation of a new digital space where technology is becoming a tool for sustainable development and mutual benefit, rather than dependence on external players, believes Anastasia Kabaeva, Partner in Digital Transformation at TeDo.

In recent years, Russia has been actively building up strategic partnerships with leading Asian countries. Two directions have come to the fore: Russian-Chinese and Russian-Indian cooperation. This is no longer about just the trade in raw materials but about creation of high-tech joint ventures capable of driving a new economy and strengthening Russia’s position in international cooperation, asserts Vera Pronkina, President of the Russian-Asian Business Council.

Effective partnership between businesspeople from Africa and Russia begins with an understanding of the profound differences between their business cultures. What is important for an African businessman to know in order to conduct a productive dialogue with a Russian partner? This is explained by Louis Gouend, founder of the African Business Club and Chairman of the Commission for Diaspora and Media Relations at the Lomonosov Moscow State University’s Russian-African Club.