Beware Of Karaoke Machines - Upcoming Fake BRICS Narratives After Kazan Summit: Islamic BRICS, BRI & BRICS vs NATO

Western narratives on BRICS often overlook India's key role in shaping global stability. It's time to give India's contributions the attention they deserve.

The Kazan Summit of 2024 — the long-awaited foundation for the emerging multipolar world is just a week away. For more than 100+ countries worldwide, the groundwork laid in this summit is more impactful and meaningful than the Corporate American lobby’s sham exercise to select a commander-in-chief. This article highlights the potential upcoming fake narratives by sponsored journalists and the half-baked opinions of so-called intellectuals, analysts, and experts from the West.

Since 2020, ludicrous narratives have been spewed by karaoke machines masquerading as intellectuals on American podcasts. Some even said that ‘India should be kicked out of BRICS and replaced by Iran’. If you are wondering why the Karaoke machine reference, it's because a karaoke machine plays whichever song you choose for a dime. Often many half-baked narratives are spread by “experts” in favor of anybody who invites them, entertains them, wines and dines them. A stray dog in the streets of any of the global south countries will wag its tail to someone who feeds it, even if occasionally. Suppose a stray animal that can't even speak its mind has that much integrity. In that case, it surely isn't an exaggeration to expect the same standards as ‘Journalistic Integrity’ of supposedly highly educated ‘all-knowing experts’.

The Narrative Of Islamic BRICS

Most people tuning in to BRICS news on Western media are already suffering the fatigue of a mental onslaught that BRICS is only about Russia and China. The other nations merely exist in BRICS as a testimony of Russian and Chinese benevolence. If you are one of those suffering this fatigue, then fear not. A new fake narrative is coming especially for you — The narrative of Islamic BRICS.

Some karaoke machines that have been fed and entertained recently have started propagating that Turkiye, Malaysia, and Pakistan will be full-time voting members of the BRICS. And along with Iran, will collectively awaken the Islamic cause of Palestine through BRICS+. While pushing off this narrative, they are also subtly hinting to the rest of the world that the People of the Arabian peninsula (descendants of people to whom the Holy Qur’an was originally revealed) are not concerned enough about the radicalization problem in their own neighborhood.

Incidentally, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which holds the Custodianship of the most holy sites of Islam has still not confirmed its membership. And the UAE — one of the closest civilizational links to the KSA is also a member of the BRICS+, like Iran.

Beware of this fake narrative shaped purely by hatred for Israel and America in the garb of Islamic solidarity. Such Islamic solidarity is wasted on Palestine and it is the people of Azad Balochistan who need it more, that too from the entire world. For people who don't know - The Balochi people are ethnic Muslims in the Indian sub-continent who have faced systematic genocide for decades by fellow so-called Muslims of the Pakistani Punjab Province. The point about Azad Balochistan brings us to the next fake narrative - the Belt & Road Initiative.

Belt & Road Initiative - The Greatest Wonder of the Multipolar World

For understanding this fake narrative, the Global South has to keep Russia aside for the moment, and solely focus on the Chinese benevolence called the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI).

Every expert will cherry-pick data points and justify the BRI by comparing it with Western post-colonial exploitative behavior. However, they will hardly talk about the financial feasibility of the proposed infrastructure project and the loan repayment terms, let alone discuss the ‘secretive rate of interest’ at which the infrastructure loan was secured from China.

The people of Azad Balochistan are the biggest victims of BRI’s flagship project - CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor). The Baloch seaport of Gwadar opens up in the Gulf of Oman, leading to the Persian Gulf, and grants access to West Asia via the Strait of Hormuz. Balochistan is approximately 45% of the land mass of Pakistan, with huge amounts of untapped natural resources and a meager population of around 8 million people. The ethnic population of Balochistan has faced systematic genocide for almost 50 years, which includes a pioneering contribution of the Pakistani Army General Tikka Khan; the butcher of Bangladesh. Tikka Khan is the person responsible for massacring around 30 million East Pakistanis and the rape of 200,000-400,000 Bengali women of East Pakistan, which were catalysts in the creation of an Independent Bangladesh. After the humiliating surrender of the Pak Army in 1971, Tikka Khan was posted in Balochistan where he continued exhibiting his genocidal intentions with a vengeance.

The Baloch are resisting the CPEC - both through peaceful protests asking for basic human rights and dignity from the Pakistani Establishment as well as pushing back against the Chinese through violent and aggressive means. For years, the Pakistani Army has been kidnapping Baloch men who are then reported as missing persons and continue to remain missing for 10-15 years. The wives, mothers, and sisters of these kidnapped men have taken to the streets over the last two years asking for their whereabouts. Distressing pleas by women can be heard, pleading with the Pak army for the dead bodies of their husbands and children so that they may perform the last rites and live without confusion about whether the men are alive or not. People of Azad Balochistan need basic human dignity in life and death, and not Chinese-funded infrastructure projects propagated by European & American citizens standing for the Palestinian cause.

Similar to the people of Azad Balochistan, the people of Azad Pashtunistan are also protesting against the Pakistani establishment. Azad Pashtunistan (referred to as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or KPK in mainstream media) is historically an Afghan province that was transferred to the artificially created state of Pakistan by the Brits during the partition of India. Just to add - the Pashtuns are also ethnic Muslims of that region who are subjugated and exploited by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The Pashtuns also have two factions - one who protest peacefully (PTM/ Pashtun Tahafuz Movement which means Pashtun Protection Movement) led by Manzoor Pashteen and the violent TTP (Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan) who intend to enforce Shari’ah law in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

So, the next time an American or European citizen talks about the greatness of BRI, ask them about their views on the Baloch and the Pashtuns. Ask them if they even acknowledge the existence of the ethnic population of the land where the proposed BRI will be constructed. Their response should give you an indication of their myopic worldview and their tunnel-visioned expert opinions.

A Trivia on the Silk Route: The BRI is propagated as the greatest wonder of both the modern world and the ancient civilizational era (often called the Silk Route). But, is it?

As a reminder - historically the European explorers set out in search of India looking for the spice route and not the silk route. Hence the name East Indies (modern-day Philippines), West Indies in the Caribbean, and also the Native Indians — the indigenous people of present-day USA. A section of the American Independence Declaration even says ‘All men are created equal except Indian savages’. A sign of both racism and stupidity of the Europeans/Americans of that era which continues to be passed off as normal and acceptable even today.

Food for thought: If the Silk Route was the lifeline of ancient civilizations, shouldn’t the European explorers have gone in search of China instead? Ideally, they should have names like East-Chinese and West-Chinese. Even the indigenous people of the American continent would have been known as Native Chinese. And of course, the American Declaration of Independence could have read, ‘All men are created equal except the Chinese savages’.

NATO VS BRICS

There is hardly much to say about this narrative. Primarily because it is ridiculous, redundant, and retarded at the same time.

The entire Global South recognizes the defensive Western alliance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as the offensive North Atlantic Terrorist Organization with its crosshair aimed at the Russian Federation. NATO is poised in such a way that China will end up as the next target. I applaud the efforts of all the Karaoke machines who have spoken about NATO’s aggression against Russia and how NATO is driving the conflict to a nuclear dimension. However, the Karaoke Machines have retained their stray dog from Global South mentality or Western journalistic integrity (whichever terminology you prefer). Any further honest coverage of NATO from these experts will require Brazilians, Indians, and South Africans to host and sponsor them.

No sensible Indian will waste money on paid experts for image-building in Western media. That's one of the reasons why the Karaoke machines have fallen short in reporting the contribution of India, another key BRICS nation in stopping escalations of a Nuclear nature, that too twice. External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. Jaishankar has confirmed this in many of his press conferences which was consciously ignored by all the experts.

In the past, China had cast aspersions on the QUAD grouping many times, suggesting that the US would militarize the 4-nation group. India has single-handedly ensured that QUAD remains an initiative to manage global supply chains & logistics, and does not turn into a military alliance like NATO. From a BRICS and Eurasian point of view, India has played its role as a genuine partner to both Russia & China. However since negative opinions attract more views and attention, India’s positive contribution is sidelined by the ‘experts community’ as well as the social media algorithms.

To summarize, as long as India remains at the forefront, there won't be a NATO vs BRICS and the BRICS will remain a non-Western alliance instead of an Anti-west alliance.

Challenging the Narratives: BRICS, Western Experts, and a Multipolar Future

In conclusion, while my critique of Western experts may seem harsh, it is not intended to question their integrity or insinuate racism. Rather, it aims to highlight the prevalent ignorance or unwillingness to delve deeper into BRICS' intricacies beyond the familiar narratives centered on Russia and China. The tendency of many to offer half-baked opinions reflects a broader issue—one where too many experts appear content in their limited understanding, passing it off as universal truth.

However, this is not to undermine those who strive for true independence in their research. Such experts—those who refuse to be swayed by mainstream narratives—can distinguish the substance behind references like the "Karaoke machine" metaphor and avoid perpetuating these repeated misconceptions. With the rise of a multipolar world, it becomes crucial for such voices to challenge prevailing perspectives and correct the mistakes of the past.

Furthermore, another persistent problem lies in how many Western commentators have capitalized on fearmongering, particularly around nuclear escalation, without acknowledging India’s proactive efforts to de-escalate threats, both in Zaporizhzhia and Kursk. This blind spot reflects a broader pattern—many Western analysts overlook crucial diplomatic initiatives from nations like India, contributing to a skewed global narrative.

Timestamp: 06:36 - "Now while I read that part out from the Joint Statement, again, just to refresh your memory or for those of you who may not be entirely aware of it; I would like to remind you that in the past, India has actually been actively associated with various efforts led by various countries in this regard. We supported the Turkish effort in 2022 to open up the Black Sea Grain Corridor. In September 2022 also, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal actually took up with us the concerns regarding the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant at that time. It was a matter on which we had been thereafter directly in touch with the Russians and then back to the Ukrainian side, also been in touch with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. And at various other points of time, we had also taken public positions, cautioning against the danger of escalation." - S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Government of India

Ultimately, it is imperative for all of us, particularly those in the Global South, to assess the validity of the narratives we are fed critically. We must refuse to let outside perspectives define our future. Instead, by fostering a multi-polar mindset, we can ensure that our nations’ stories are told through our own voices—free from the influence of self-serving experts.