Sarang Shidore

Sarang Shidore is the director of the Global South Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. He focuses on the geopolitics of the global south, Asia, and climate change.

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An illustration shows a figure made up of the flags of middle-power countries with both hands out pressed outward on two larger suited figures.
An illustration shows a figure made up of the flags of middle-power countries with both hands out pressed outward on two larger suited figures.

Can Middle Powers Gel? This article has an audio recording

Essay
Sarang Shidore
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov shakes hands with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa during the G20 Foreign Minister Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa on Feb. 20.
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov shakes hands with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa during the G20 Foreign Minister Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa on Feb. 20.

Why the Global South Won’t Quit Russia

Argument
Sarang Shidore
A photo illustration of Xi and Putin smiling at each other with the U.S. Capitol building in the background and mpas of BRICS countries in the foreground.
A photo illustration of Xi and Putin smiling at each other with the U.S. Capitol building in the background and mpas of BRICS countries in the foreground.

How BRICS Can Survive ‘America First’

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Sarang Shidore
An illustration shows Trump from above and behind walking away with six views of the globe behind him.
An illustration shows Trump from above and behind walking away with six views of the globe behind him.

Spheres of Influence Are Not the Answer This article has an audio recording

Essay
Sarang Shidore
Donald Trump at the G-20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 28, 2019.
Donald Trump at the G-20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 28, 2019.

Trump’s Return Is an Opportunity to Strengthen the G-20

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Sarang Shidore
Men twirl dragon streamers on the Bund promenade along the Huangpu River in Shanghai on Sept. 7, 2022.
Men twirl dragon streamers on the Bund promenade along the Huangpu River in Shanghai on Sept. 7, 2022.

China Is Not the Global South

Argument
Sarang Shidore
A Thai flag is painted on a woman's cheek.
A Thai flag is painted on a woman's cheek.

Southeast Asia in BRICS Is Good for the Global Order

Argument
Sarang Shidore
The prow of a boat is seen in the foreground two other vessles in the ocean in front of it. The horizon is tinted orange at sunset or sunrise.
The prow of a boat is seen in the foreground two other vessles in the ocean in front of it. The horizon is tinted orange at sunset or sunrise.

The South China Sea Risks a Military Crisis

Analysis
Sarang Shidore
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