Venkat Ram Reddy Minampati is Associate Professor of Governance and Public Administration at Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, India. His research interests include agriculture and water resource management, urban governance, and digital governance. He has published articles on sustainable development, internal security, transport governance, and public administration. He is associated with the American Society for Public Administration, BRICS-Research Institute, and the Indian Institute for Public Administration.

Dylan Yanano Mangani is a Community of Practice (CoP) in Law, Governance and Security at the BRICS Research Institute housed at Durban University of Technology in South Africa. He holds a PhD in Politics and International Relations with a research focus on BRICS plus studies, Russia's military-security framework in Africa, ontological and indivisible security in international relations, African nationalist politics and non-violence. Dylan has published in internationally accreditted journals and media houses including Sputnik Africa.

Pradeep Mallik is Professor of Mass Communication and Head of Languages, Literature and Aesthetics at Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, India. His research interests include development communication, digital literacy, and media ethics. He was Former Deputy Resident Editor at Ahmedabad Mirror with three decades of media experience. He has published articles on democracy, social marketing, and literacy (2012-2018).

Jean Chrysostome K. Kiyala is Senior Lecturer and researcher at the International Centre of Nonviolence, based at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) in South Africa; Associate Professor and visiting lecturer at the University of Bandundu, in Bandundu Town (the DRCogo), Evangelical University in Africa, Buvavu Town (the DR Congo), University of Seychelles in Mahe (the Republic of Seychelles), DUT in Durban (South Africa). . Chrys is the founder of the A Hipfunaneni [Let us help each other] Community Project that provides psychosocial assistance to Zimbabwean and Mozambican refugees in Limpopo Province (South Africa). His specialisations consist of restorative justice, post-conflict reconciliation and nation-building, civil society and peacebuilding, environmental studies, peace studies, and governance.

Chapter 1 Introduction

Pradeep Mallik, Venkat Ram Reddy Minampati, Yanano Dylan Mangani, Jean Chrysostome K. Kiyala

1.1 Background of BRICS+ Dynamics

1.1.1 Navigating Internal Security Challenges

1.1.2 Advancing Public Health Security

1.1.3 Mitigating Disaster Risks

1.1.4 Navigating Media Governance Challenges

1.2 Methodology

1.3 Structure

1.3.1 Part I: Internal Security in the BRICS+ Nations

1.3.3 Part II: Public Health in the BRICS+ nations

1.3.4 Part III: BRICS+ Disaster Management

1.3.5 Part IV Role of Media

1.4. Conclusion: Navigating Complex Challenges, Fostering Cooperation

Chapter 2 Theorisation and Conceptualisation of the BRICS+ Countries Internal Security

Dylan Yanano Mangani

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Problematising Internal Security

2.3 Regime survival

2.4 Immigration issues

2.5 Insurgency and maritime issues

2.6 Militarised politics and internal security issues

2.7 Conclusion

Chapter 3 Critiquing Strategic Essentialism, Identity Politics & Internal Security in India's North-Eastern Insurgency

Dylan Yanano Mangani and Krishnavardhan Narad Yadav

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Identity and identity politics

3.3 Securitisation of Identity - An internal security perspective.

3.4 Strategic essentialism in India

3.5 Toward a conception of identity assertations in India

3.6 Northeast India - Internal security challenges & Strategic Essentialism.

3.6.1 Historical reasons

3.6.2 Border Problems

3.7 Conclusion

Chapter 4 Peace and Prosperity: The Role of Internal Security in BRICS+ Countries

Brian Mahosi, Ayanda Sibiya, and Zuziwe Mpanza

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Internal Security: Concept and Significance

4.2.1 Definition of Internal Security

4.2.2 The importance of Internal Security

4.2.3 Advantages of Internal Security

4.2.4 Economic Impact of Internal Security in BRICS+ Countries

4.2.5 Linkage between Internal Security and National Development

4.3 Internal Security Challenges in BRICS+ Countries

4.4 Internal Security Strategies in BRICS+ Countries

4.4.1 Strengthening Law Enforcement Agencies

4.4.2 International Cooperation and Information Sharing

4.4.3 Community Engagement and Public Awareness

4.5 A dichotomy of Internal Security Strategies in BRICS+ Countries

4.5.1 Counterterrorism Measures

4.5.2 Cybersecurity Initiatives

4.5.3 Law Enforcement and Border Security

4.5.4 Social Cohesion and Inclusion Policies

4.5.5 Public Health Preparedness

4.5.6 Counter-Organized Crime Efforts

4.5.7 Corruption Prevention and Governance Reforms

4.5.8 Community Policing and Intelligence Sharing

4.5.9 Conflict Resolution and Diplomacy

4.5.10 Natural Resource Management

4.5.11 Education and Awareness Programs

4.6 Case Studies: Internal Security Approaches in BRICS+ Countries

4.6.1 China: Counterterrorism and Cybersecurity Integration

4.6.2 India: Multi-Faceted Counterterrorism and Border Security

4.6.3 Brazil: Community Policing and Urban Security Initiatives

4.6.4 Russia: Counterterrorism and National Resilience

4.6.5 South Africa: Community Policing and Crime Prevention

4.6.6 Mexico: Combating Transnational Organized Crime

4.6.7 Indonesia: Counterterrorism and De-radicalization Efforts

4.6.8 Turkey: Counterterrorism and Border Security

4.7 An analysis of Internal Security Strategies

4.8 Future Prospects and Challenges

4.8.1 Future Prospects

4.8.2 Future Challenges

4.9 Conclusion

4.10 Recommendations for Enhancing Internal Security

Chapter 5 Bridging Borders for Health: Exploring BRICS+ Unity in Public Health Security

Ayobami Precious Adekola and Moleboheng Mokhele - Ramulumo

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Policy and Institutional Frameworks for BRICS+ Cooperation on Public Health Security

5.3 Case Studies in BRICS+ Public Health Cooperation

5.4 Overview of Collaborative Models, Lessons Learned, and Best Practices in BRICS+ Public Health Security

5.5 Resource Allocation and Investment

5.6 The Role of Diplomacy in Enhancing BRICS+ Public Health Security

5.7 Conclusion

Chapter 6 Uncovering India's Overlooked Health Security Threats

Sakshi Verma and Paramveer Singh

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Background Study: Health Security in the Anthropocene Era Since 1945

6.3 Health Infrastructure in India

6.4 Variables Influencing Health Security

6.4.1 Literacy Rate

6.4.2 Communicable or non-communicable diseases

6.4.3 Medical Infrastructure

6.4.4 Economic Growth

6.4.5 Doctors and Medicine Availability

6.4.6 GDP Expenditure

6.5 Impact of Pandemic on Healthcare Securities

6.5.1 Challenges during Pandemic

6.5.2 After the impact of the Pandemic

6.5.3 Lockdown & Digitalization

6.6 BRICS country's corporation and relations support

6.7 Methodology

6.8 Conclusion

Chapter 7 Health Emergencies: Collaborative Responses in Creating Health Infrastructure in BRICS Countries

Sriram Divi and Parvathy N

7.1 Introduction

7.2 COVID-19 Pandemic and Challenges Faced by BRICS Countries

7.3 Best Practices Observed Around the World

7.4 Collaborative Responses to COVID-19 in BRICS Countries

7.5 Conclusion

Chapter 8 Dynamics of Health Security: Relative Performance in the BRICS Countries

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Unified Health Governance Block

8.3 The healthcare systems and state health policies

8.4 Fundamental health indicators

8.4.1 Life expectancy

8.4.2 Under five maternal mortalities

8.4.3 Vaccination and health services

8.5 Future significant healthcare issues and concerns

8.5.1 Population Aging and Declining

8.5.2 Rising Diseases

8.5.3 Advancement in Medical Treatment

8.5.4 Vaccine diplomacy and production

8.5.5 Systems of public health and innovation

8.5.6 Decentralization in healthcare

8.6 Solutions and promises for health security

8.6.1 Inter-BRICS health cooperation

8.6.2 Reforms in health systems

8.6.3 Increased financial support and partnership

8.7 Will BRICS Plus-Equal Partnership or Unequal?

8.8 Conclusion

Chapter 9 Personnel Deficiency and Health System Resilience: The Imperative for BRICS Cooperation on Public Health Security in South Africa

Sanni Oluwole Kazeem

9.1 Introduction

9.1.1 Background to the study

9.1.2 Statement of the research problem

9.2 Literature Review

9.2.1 Personnel Deficiency in BRICS Nations

9.2.2 Health System Resilience

9.2.3 Public Health Security

9.3 Personnel Deficiency in BRICS Health Systems: An Overview

9.3.1 Brazil

9.3.2 Russia

9.3.3 India

9.3.4 China

9.3.5 South Africa

9.4 Potential areas for BRICS cooperation

9.5 Recommendations

9.6 Conclusion

Chapter 10 Conceptualising the Strengths and Weakness of Disaster Risk Management in BRICS Countries post 1950 to 2023.

Venkat Ram Reddy Minampati and Shreya Dave

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Conceptualising Disaster Risk Management

10.3 Disaster Risk Management Cycle

10.3.1 Pre-Disaster Stage

10.3.2 Post-Disaster Stage

10.4 Global Framework and Disaster Risk Management in BRICS Countries

10.5 Steps Taken for Disaster Risk Management by BRICS Countries

10.6 Anthropocene Challenges in strengthening DRR In BRICS Countries

10.7 Suggestions for Way Forward

10.7.1 Institutional Arrangements

10.7.2 Local knowledge/awareness about disaster management

10.7.3 Building Back Better

10.7.4 Integration of Scientific Evidence

10.7.5 Public and Private Investment

10.8 Observations and Recommendations

10.8.1 Adequate resources

10.8.2 Clear roles and responsibilities

10.8.3 Comprehensive risk assessment

10.9 Conclusion

Chapter 11 Strengthening Capacity of Disaster Cycle in BRICS+ Countries

Paul Sugandhar Darur and Venkat Ram Reddy Minampati

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Sustainable Development and Disaster Risk Management

11.3 BRICS+ Nations Path in Disaster Risk Management

11.3.1 Arab Republic of Egyp

11.3.2 Ethiopia

11.3.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE)

11.3.4 Iran

11.3.5 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

11.4 Strengthening Institutional Capacities Building toward Efficient Disaster Management in BRICS+ Countries.

11.4.1 Engage stakeholders in capacity development

11.4.2 Assess capacity assets and needs

11.4.3 Formulate a capacity development response

11.4.4 Implement a capacity development response

11.4.5 Evaluate capacity development

11.5 Conclusion

Chapter 12 Evaluating the Media's Role in Disaster Management: Insights from the Uttarakhand Tragedy

K M Baharul Islam, Archan Mitra, Asif Khan and Rajesh Sisodia

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Literature Review

12.2.1 Research Gap

12.2.2 Objective

12.3 Methodology

12.3.1 Data Source

12.3.2 Variables

12.3.3 Hypothesis Testing

12.3.4 Tools and Software

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