00:00 In a geopolitical landscape in constant evolution, the recent update of six new
00:13 nations is causing a wave of shock around the world.
00:15 This strategic expansion, according to Bloomberg, reflects the growing demand for an alternative
00:22 to the current world order, largely dominated by Western powers.
00:25 In addition, it exposes the cracks in American leadership on the international scene.
00:31 On August 29, Bloomberg submitted his enlightened vision on this expansion of the "bricks",
00:37 which now includes Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
00:43 For the agency, the growing appetite for an alternative to the existing international order
00:48 is in itself significant, symbolizing a failure of American leadership in the construction
00:53 of a global consensus.
00:54 However, Bloomberg nuances this advance by emphasizing that the new group will not
00:59 face less difficulties than former members to align their interests and their policies.
01:03 On the contrary, the expansion could even aggravate the complexity of internal coordination.
01:09 It is interesting to note that key countries among the "bricks" are such as India,
01:14 South Africa and Brazil initially expressed reserves, fearing that the closer alignment
01:19 on the United States and their G7 partners would reduce their independence.
01:22 Nevertheless, these nations finally accepted this expansion alongside other major players.
01:28 This enlarged alliance clearly shares a fundamental conviction, the rules and
01:33 current world institutions do not adequately reflect their specific interests.
01:37 This is a testimony to the search for a stronger collective voice and a space where their
01:41 concerns are better understood.
01:43 During a previous telephone conversation, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian
01:49 President Narendra Modi stressed that this enlargement would undeniably strengthen the
01:53 group's influence on international issues.
01:56 The Summit of the Bricks, held in Johannesburg from August 22 to 24 under the presidency of
02:01 South Africa, was the theater of this historic announcement.
02:04 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa eloquently announced the official invitation
02:10 made to his six countries to join the "bricks".
02:13 From January 1, 2024, these new members will begin their full-time membership.
02:18 This decision thus seals a new chapter in the history of the bricks and has already
02:23 aroused passionate discussions around the world.
02:35 [SWOOSH]
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