The addition of six more countries to BRICS will pose challenges but will not significantly impact the G7's global influence. β 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.