Now that six more countries will join BRICS, how will this affect G7?
08/25/2023 •
The addition of six more countries to BRICS will pose challenges but will not significantly impact the G7's global influence. — The majority of comments suggest that while BRICS may increase in economic competition and introduce some geopolitical dynamics, the G7 remains more cohesive, economically powerful, and internationally influential. Even though some view BRICS as a potential counter to Western-led alliances, the inherent rivalries and differing interests within BRICS, especially between major players like China and India, will likely prevent it from surpassing or significantly impacting the G7 in global affairs.
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- The G7 is viewed as wealthier, more militarily powerful, and having greater international influence than BRICS.
- There's a perceived rivalry between China and the US that's expected to shape global dynamics over the next 10-20 years.
- Russia and China are pushing for BRICS to serve as an alternative to Western-led alliances and to counter US dominance.
- India is moving closer to the US to counter China's influence, and the rivalry between China and India is seen as potentially undermining the cohesion of BRICS+.
- New BRICS+ countries are Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Argentina, Ethiopia, and the UAE.
- Some comments downplay the significance of BRICS' expansion, seeing it as primarily an economic forum, with limited geopolitical alignment compared to the G7.
- Brazil, India, and South Africa within BRICS are perceived as not particularly interested in geopolitical conflicts, contrasting the stances of Russia and China.
- NATO is described as a formal treaty with a mutual defense pact, while BRICS is seen as a less formalized conference.
- Trade relationships within BRICS are influenced by individual geopolitical factors and bilateral relations.
- Some commenters believe that adding or subtracting nations from the G7 would be trivial, emphasizing the US's existing strong military and economic ties outside the G7.
- India and China are direct competitors, creating a situation where their respective successes might undermine the other.