Jakarta, Sept. 14 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto once again stood joined fellow BRICS leaders at a time when the global order is no longer shaped solely by a handful of major-economies.

Recent global dynamics suggest a redistribution of economic, trade, technology, energy, and political power toward regions long considered peripheral.

After decades of being mere subjects of international regimes and regulations, developing countries are rising, demanding a greater role in shaping the direction of global affairs.

BRICS itself reflects that shift. Initially comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, the evolving economic alliance now counts 11 members, including Indonesia.

The expanded bloc represents nearly ha...