How can weaker states influence stronger ones? This article offers a case study of one recent exercise in coalition building among Southern middle powers, the 'India, Brazil, South Africa (IBSA) Dialogue Forum'. The analysis outlines five major points: first, it argues that the three emerging...

Introduction: South-South cooperation: Africa on the centre stage / Renu Modi -- Part I. The concept, history and moving forward -- Part II. Economic dimensions of South-South cooperation -- Part III. Socio-political context of South-South cooperation