# Geopolitical evolution of the Global South > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/geopolitical-evolution-of-the-global-south > Updated: 2026-10-11T02:30:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The concept of the ‘Global South’ is emerging as a geopolitical category used to reflect shifts in global power. While the term lacks precise geographic boundaries, it functions as an analytical tool similar to ‘the West’. Major powers, including China, India, and Brazil, are actively competing to define and represent this identity, though the group remains non-monolithic due to conflicting political regimes and strategic interests. China has increasingly positioned itself as a central leader of the Global South through diplomatic engagements in platforms such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and BRICS. During the Mingde Strategic Dialogue 2026 in Beijing, discussions highlighted China’s economic resilience. Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jennifer Shipley noted that global growth statistics would be ‘quite discouraging without the impetus of China,’ underscoring the nation's role as a driver for international trade and a stable anchor for prosperity. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-11: China asserts leadership in the Global South and economic growth China is strengthening its leadership within the Global South while international experts highlight its role as a vital driver of global economic growth and stability. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-asserts-leadership-in-the-global-south-and-economic-growth ### 2026-09-13: Global South concept evolves as a tool for shifting world power The Global South is evolving into a key geopolitical category, with China, India, and Brazil competing to represent its interests despite internal economic and political diversities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-south-concept-evolves-as-a-tool-for-shifting-world-power --- Cite as: Geopolitical evolution of the Global South. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/geopolitical-evolution-of-the-global-south