Nov 08 2024 19 mins
The Hidden Motives Behind BRICS Expansion | What the Media Won't Tell You
Are BRICS’ recent moves purely anti-Western, or is there a deeper strategy at play? Join Gregory, a PhD candidate in International Affairs, as he uncovers the hidden motives driving the BRICS coalition’s latest expansions. Since the addition of new members like Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the UAE, BRICS now controls over 40% of the world’s oil and 46% of its population—surpassing the G7 in both nominal and purchasing power terms.
In this video, we delve into:
✅ The economic and geopolitical shift BRICS represents, and why it matters
✅ How BRICS expansion challenges Western influence, especially in Africa and the “Global South”
✅ The real reason behind BRICS' focus on oil, energy security, and de-dollarization
✅ How BRICS may influence soft power through education, culture, and migration
We’ll explore why China sees BRICS as essential for its oil security, why African nations view it as an anti-colonial alliance, and the emerging role of soft power in attracting Global South nations. Don’t miss this in-depth analysis of BRICS' true ambitions and what they mean for the global balance of power.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:18 What is BRICS?
03:12 Why BRICS is Expanding
05:30 Oil, De-dollarization & China’s Strategy
09:45 Soft Power and Global South Appeal
13:22 The Future of BRICS and Geopolitical Shifts