BRICS+ is Bigger Than Ever

Here's Why Americans Should Care

By May 2025, BRICS+ is making waves well beyond its member countries. The term BRICS refers to the coalition of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, and “BRICS+” denotes this group’s expansion to include new members. In 2024, the bloc invited six additional countries – Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Argenti…