South Africa hosts the 2025 G20 Summit at a moment of global monetary and geopolitical realignment. BRICS expansion, RMB-based finance, and pressure on the US dollar’s dominance will shape a summit watched closely across the Global South.
The Global South is no longer a passive observer. As the U.S. dollar grows increasingly dependent on a fragile tech-driven cycle, BRICS states expand RMB financing, CIPS payments, and gold reserves. This analysis examines the rise of monetary alternatives and what it means for dollar dominance.
