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Al Jazeera Centre publishes study on Global South's rising power

The Al Jazeera Centre for Studies has released a book examining power shifts and rising influence among Global South nations amid rapid geopolitical and economic changes.

By Middle East Affairs
September 5, 2026
A book cover displayed against a white background featuring an illuminated Earth with glowing city lights against a dark starry space, with a cityscape silhouette at the bottom.
The cover of the Al Jazeera Centre for Studies' new publication examining the rising geopolitical and economic influence of Global South nations, featuring imagery of Earth's interconnected global landscape. (Al Jazeera Centre for Studies)
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The Al Jazeera Centre for Studies has published a book titled "The Global South and Transformations of the International System: Power Shifts and Challenges of Rising Influence" by Youssef Antar. The work provides an analytical examination of changes underway in the Global South as geopolitical and economic conditions reshape the international order.

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