In recent years, the BRICS group—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has risen as a formidable player in global affairs, positioning itself as an alternative to the Western-dominated geopolitical order
by Kungu Al-Mahadi Adam
Part 1
In recent years, the BRICS group—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has risen as a formidable player in global affairs, positioning itself as an alternative to the Western-dominated geopolitical order led by the United States.
With Donald Trump’s re-election as U.S. President, tensions between the U.S. and BRICS have intensified. Trump has openly criticized BRICS, threatening tariffs and economic measures if these nations pursue initiatives like a new currency to challenge the dominance of the U.S. dollar.
This hostility underscores the U.S. perception of BRICS as a threat, particularly as a source of geopolitical power for developing countries, including those in Africa. In this context, African nations have a compelling opportunity to lean more towards BRICS during Trump’s administration.
By doing so, they can unlock economic opportunities, assert their political sovereignty, push for reforms in global governance, diversify their international partnerships, and pursue shared development goals.
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