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Ep 2: The Catalyst (2008–2009) – Systemic Shock & The First Summits

When the 2008 Global Financial Crisis shattered the myth of Western economic invincibility, the emerging world seized its moment. This episode tracks how fiscal resilience during a worldwide meltdown turned informal talks into the historic first BRIC summit.

Inside the Episode:

• The Wall Street Meltdown: How subprime failures triggered global capital flight.
• The Yekaterinburg Summit: The June 2009 inaugural meeting on the slopes of the Urals.
• Reshaping Global Rules: Challenging IMF voting shares and championing CBDR climate equity.
• Key Terms Decoded: Yekaterinburg, Great Recession, and Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR).

Episode Credits:

• Voice Performance: Shubendu Mukherjee
• Voice Recording and Editing: Shubendu Mukherjee
• Writer: Shubendu Mukherjee

Research Team:

• Lead Researcher: Akshita Shekhawat
• Ambica S. Rathore  Rajni Yadav Gaurika Shankhdhar  Bhavya Mathur Nisha Rajpurohit

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