Is the BRICS bloc Overhyped or Underestimated?

<p>2023 was a big year for multinational, multi-forum events, ranging from the G20 to BRICS to the annual UN General Assembly. But of these, the concept and symbolism of BRICS is often the one that captures the minds of people, especially those who tend to have anti-Western sentiments and desire for a multipolar order. </p><br /><p>But why this fascination, arguably infatuation for the BRICS? Is it purely about it removing the US hegemony or something else? What of the expansion consisting of 6 new members? My guest Ali Wyne, senior analyst in Global Macro at Eurasia Group, joined me for an in-depth conversation and exchange of ideas in this thoroughly enlightening yet entertaining episode. </p><br /><p><strong>Follow for Live Shows</strong></p><p><br /></p><ul><li><em>X/Twitter: </em>https://twitter.com/PKurzin</li><li><em>YouTube: </em>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-TPqKMViddKZeo4K2P2jg/</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Support the Show</strong></p><p><br /></p><ul><li><em>Patreon</em>: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theglobalgambit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/theglobalgambit</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><ul><li><em>Buy Me a Coffee</em>: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theglobalgambit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theglobalgambit</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Please drop a like and share around - it REALLY supports independent shows like GG and only takes a few clicks!</p><h3>Subscribe to Substack </h3><p>Read as well as listen as l overthink for you: https://substack.com/@pyotrskurzin</p><p><br /></p><h3><strong>Follow The Show</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>X/Twitter</strong><em>: </em>https://twitter.com/PKurzin </li><li><strong>YouTube</strong><em>: </em>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-TPqKMViddKZeo4K2P2jg/ </li></ul><p><br /></p><h3><strong>Support The Show</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Patreon</strong>: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theglobalgambit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/theglobalgambit</a></li><li><strong>Buy Me a Coffee</strong>: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theglobalgambit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theglobalgambit</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Leave a quick rating—it's free, easy, and honestly, the least you can do after I've blessed your ears with such wisdom. Where would you be without me?</p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>