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Afkār is a publication of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, providing short-form analyses, insights, and perspectives on regional issues and developments from the Council's experts and outside contributors. Afkār is published in English and Arabic, and is edited by Omar H. Rahman.

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Xuanrong Wu

Policy Analyst at the Center for BRICS Studies

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Xuanrong Wu is a Policy Analyst at the Center for BRICS Studies at the Fudan Development Institute, Shanghai, PRC.

Articles

Algeria at the BRICS’ Doorstep: A Journey of Aspirations and Opportunities

Why was Algeria's candidacy not retained in BRICS, and how can the period before potential future membership be utilized to elevate its global standing through domestic reforms and strategic initiatives?