BRICS Expands Influence with New Financial Systems

BRICS has significantly increased its membership and influence, now accounting for 35-40% of the global GDP and nearly half of the world's population. According to NS3.AI, the bloc is developing alternative financial systems, such as the gold-backed BRICS Unit currency and BRICS Pay, to lessen reliance on the U.S. dollar. Despite facing internal disagreements, notably from India, and external challenges like trade tariff threats, BRICS is enhancing its economic and geopolitical importance.