Despite the threat of a trade war with the U.S., economists and analysts tell CNBC that this will not stop BRICS from expanding.

Brazil takes the helm at a moment when diplomatic pragmatism should take precedence over some of the bloc’s more polarizing initiatives.

BRICS wants to usher in an international order not so dominated by the West. To a lot of Global South countries, that's an appealing vision. The post There's a Reason BRICS Is the Hottest Multilateral Ticket in Town appeared first on World Politics Review.

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's government announced on Friday Nigeria's acceptance as a partner country in the multinational bloc of nations known as BRICS.

The return of Donald Trump to the White House has intensified tensions between the United States and BRICS nations. He believes the bloc, led by “aggressors” Russia and China, wants to play a hand in undermining what the US has built on the international trade front.

Russia will facilitate Vietnam’s participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a “partner country.”

Indonesia on Monday officially joined the BRICS bloc of developing nations, marking a significant expansion of the group's global influence.

Brazil will seek to build relationships and not worsen an already tense global mood, while holding the rotating presidency of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, a top official told AFP. Diplomat Eduardo Saboia, head of the BRICS summit to be held in ...

Specific initiatives of the Republic of Belarus in the SCO will be focused on the realization of foreign political interests and foreign economic interests of our country,” said Sergey Lukashevich.

Indonesia has become the newest member of the BRICS group of developing nations, in a move that could further bolster the Global South as Donald Trump’s trade policies pose risks to world economy.

The decision to apply for membership reflects President Prabowo Subianto’s more proactive approach to foreign policy.

Indonesia will formally join BRICS as a full member, Brazil's government said on Monday, further expanding the group of major emerging economies that also includes Russia, India, China and South Africa.