Sarong Shidore, head of the Quincy Institute Global South Program, said the expansion of BRICS was a blow to the United States as a major power, but also represented an opportunity for Washington. New York Times.
He noted that the enlargement of the BRICS is an indication of the dissatisfaction of many countries with the global order and their desire to improve their place in this order.
“There is no need to worry. BRICS will never dominate the world and will not replace the US-led international system,” stressed the expert.
He described the main areas where the club has challenged the United States as international law, geopolitical competition and interregional cooperation.
Previously at the White House declarationThe US does not see BRICS expansion as a threat.
The BRICS Club was officially founded at SPIEF in 2006 and initially consisted of Brazil, Russia, India and China, with South Africa joining in 2010.
At the BRICS summit held in Johannesburg on 22-24 August, it was decided that Argentina, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will take part from 1 January 2024.
Previously on BRICS extended up to 11 countries.