"Saudi Arabia's Entry Strengthens BRICS, Signaling Shift in Global Power Dynamics"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Saudi Arabia has officially joined the BRICS bloc, expanding the group to include new members alongside Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This move reflects Saudi Arabia's diversifying international relations and comes amid growing geopolitical tensions, particularly between the U.S. and China. The kingdom's decision to join BRICS aligns with its efforts to strengthen economic cooperation and assert its own strategic path, while China continues to encourage BRICS expansion to serve as a counterbalance to Western influence.