Egypt’s geopolitical strategy is strongly driven by its almost perfect location that brings in its bountiful resources ranging from energy capabilities in wind and solar, its Suez Canal enabling cross-continental trade or maintaining an intricate balance of relationships between the USA, its regional leaders, China and long time ally, Russia.
Ethiopia’s membership in the BRICS group, a bloc of the world’s most rapidly developing economies, marks a significant turning point for both the country and the continent of Africa. This case study delves into the factors that led to Ethiopia’s decision to join BRICS, the potential benefits and challenges associated
Iran’s formal inclusion into BRICS+ in 2023 has profound strategic implications for the bloc. By joining BRICS, Iran significantly strengthens the group’s geopolitical, economic, and resource-based power. Iran’s geographic location, vast natural resources, and unique position in the Middle East augment the group’s collective influence in global affairs, energy markets,
As previously the only African member of BRICS, South Africa plays a unique and pivotal role in representing Africa within this alliance. Since January 2024, Africa has welcomed two more countries to the BRICS body, namely Egypt and Ethiopia. Through a multi-dimensional approach—balancing regional leadership, advocacy for developing nations, and
China has the largest economy in the BRICS grouping. For this reason China is often identified as synonymous with BRICS, rather than a part of BRICS. China’s economic power enables it to make some of the largest contributions to global south development through its Belt & Road initiative (BRI), and
As a founding member of BRICS, Russia plays a pivotal role in shaping the geopolitical landscape of this influential group of emerging economies. The bloc aims to foster economic cooperation, political collaboration, and cultural exchanges among its members, and Russia’s vast resources, strategic positioning, and military capabilities significantly enhance this
Brazil is in the heart of South America and has the largest economy in the region. Brazil has one of the fastest growing commercial markets and leads on the agricultural front. Its soybeans, sugar, coffee, beef, and poultry–makes its agricultural exports to BRICS members like China an arbiter of food