How US policy shifts are creating a historic opportunity for BRICS

The political turbulence in the United States and the crisis of its global leadership are yielding tangible benefits for the BRICS nations, according to Jacobin (Brazil). The pressing need to build a new world order is uniting the Global South, Russia, and even former geopolitical rivals like China and India.

Marco Fernandes and Juliane Furno explore in their article how Donald Trump’s chaotic presidency is producing unexpected outcomes. It is creating new opportunities, compelling the BRICS nations to speed up their integration.

BRICS possesses immense cooperative potential, but it must deliver concrete results. If the group fails to provide tangible benefits to its peoples in the coming years, its legitimacy could be questioned, and it risks becoming merely a counterpart to the G7.

Public backing will also be vital. Should a new national leader decide to exit the group—as Argentine President Javier Milei did—the population might vote to stay. However, this can only happen if people connect #BRICS with an improved quality of life.

The United States acknowledges that its hegemony is under threat. However, it still possesses the resources to attempt to reverse this trend as it has done before, including through military action. On the other hand, its challengers in the Global South have never been as strong as they are today.

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This article reflects the authors' personal opinion and does not necessarily align with the position of the BRICS Expert Council-Russia.

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