00:00Today we are diving into a question that's on a lot of people's minds.
00:04Why is BRICS suddenly running everything? You might be skeptical. Running everything?
00:10Sounds like an exaggeration. But by the end of this video, we will unpack the data.
00:16We will analyze the strategy. And we will reveal something hard to ignore. BRICS,
00:22now expanded and more unified than ever, is fast becoming the core of a new global era,
00:28both economically and politically. Have you noticed a shift? It's subtle, but massive.
00:35For decades, Western power ran the global stage. But now, another force has been rising, quietly,
00:43consistently. Forget the old image of BRICS as fractured and slow-moving. What we are seeing
00:50is a real shift in power. It's not just about diplomacy. It affects real life, from your grocery
00:57bill to major trade deals. We are not just throwing buzzwords around. This is grounded in data.
01:03We will look at reports, expert takes, and what's happening on the ground. Get ready to challenge
01:10what you thought you knew. Let's get into it. We start with a simple but powerful fact. BRICS has grown
01:16fast. Not just in size, but in influence. It began as five. Brazil, Russia, India, China,
01:25and South Africa. Now it is bigger. Full members include Iran, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia,
01:35and, since the beginning of this year, Indonesia. Partner nations now include Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba,
01:44Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, Nigeria, Algeria, and Uzbekistan. This isn't just about adding names to
01:54the list. It shows that more countries see BRICS as a serious option. A real alternative. BRICS plus the
02:02expanded version now represents over half of the global population. Six of the ten most populous
02:09countries are part of it. That's huge. This gives BRICS real weight. It can claim to speak for a large
02:16share
02:16of humanity. The old western story that BRICS is divided and weak is falling apart. And we can see it.
02:24But having lots of people doesn't always mean power. What's driving BRICS' rise is its economic muscle.
02:31Let's talk numbers. In purchasing power parity, which adjusts for cost of living, BRICS makes up 35%
02:39of global GDP. That's more than the G7's 30%. Some estimates put BRICS plus at over 41% of the
02:48world's GDP.
02:49This isn't about the future. This is today's reality. The world's economic center is moving,
02:56and it's moving fast. This kind of power brings influence, especially in key industries that run the
03:03world economy. So, what has BRICS actually done? We are about to break it all down. But first, like,
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03:26All links are below. Now, let's get into the details. Food security. Together, the BRICS countries
03:33produce nearly half of the world's grain. We are talking staples, sugarcane, maize, wheat, rice,
03:42palm oil, and potatoes. Big crops, big numbers. The establishment of the BRICS grain exchange changes
03:49the game. It will let members trade in their own currencies. No more relying on the US dollar. No
03:57need for Western financial systems. This may create a more stable, independent trade setup. It also
04:05lowers transaction costs. And it could protect BRICS nations from Western sanctions. Russia and Brazil
04:13are major food exporters. China and Egypt are big importers. And they are in the block. So BRICS is now
04:21a
04:21major force in global food trade. The ripple effect could be huge. Some analysts believe BRICS has a
04:28responsibility here. A responsibility to counter food market monopolization and to push for fair,
04:35balanced global food chains. We made several videos about these topics. Go and watch them. Energy
04:42powerhouse. BRICS includes five of the world's top 10 oil producers. With new members added, BRICS Plus
04:50could control 42% of the global oil supply. That's nearly half the planet's oil. OPEC Plus still
04:58manages oil prices for now. But what about the long-term implications? This shift in energy
05:05production could reshape the market. Russia is also building nuclear power plants worldwide. Current
05:11projects include Egypt, Hungary, Brazil, Bangladesh, Turkey, and Nigeria. This expands BRICS's reach in
05:19global energy far beyond oil. Manufacturing muscle. BRICS Plus nations are heavily investing in tech and
05:27infrastructure. They are boosting their manufacturing strength across the board. Cars, electronics, textiles,
05:35pharmaceuticals, all getting more competitive. And it's not just scale, it's smarts. Automation and AI are
05:43transforming production. These aren't yesterday's factories. They are forward-looking tech-driven
05:50industries. China, for example, is leading in iron making. That's shaking up global iron ore in steel
05:56markets. The battle for critical minerals. Now we are into strategic territory. BRICS is gaining control over
06:04the world's most essential resources. We are talking rare earth elements and critical minerals. The stuff
06:11that powers electric vehicles, AI, and clean energy. BRICS countries hold 72% of the world's rare earth
06:20reserves. That's staggering. Demand for these materials is exploding. China saw this coming years ago. They
06:30poured billions in the African mining sector, especially in the Democratic Republic of Congo,
06:36the top source of cobalt. Cobalt is key for electric vehicle batteries. And here is the wild part.
06:44American companies once dominated cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but they sold the
06:51stakes to Chinese firms. Now China holds a near monopoly on cobalt and copper in the region. The race for
06:59Africa's resources is fierce. But China got a head start, and it's play enough. To stay ahead, BRICS is
07:07building something new. A BRICS geological platform. The goal? Shared research, tech, and strategy for
07:16mineral development. They want sustainable control over the most vital materials of the future. So where does
07:23all this lead? BRICS now hold power in food, energy, manufacturing, and minerals. That's serious leverage.
07:31But they are not stopping at economics. They are aiming at the system itself, challenging the US dollar,
07:39questioning the dominance of Western banks, and pushing for a different kind of global order.
07:45The Trump's tariffs did something unexpected. Instead of reinforcing the dollar's dominance,
07:50it gave BRICS a push. A push toward de-dollarization. More countries are now looking for ways to trade
07:57without using the dollar. And they are strengthening ties inside the BRICS block to do it. Putin put it
08:05bluntly, the dollar isn't what it used to be. In just four years, its grip has weakened. Why? Because
08:13it's being used as a political weapon. That makes other countries nervous. So now digital currencies and
08:21new payment methods are picking up steam. Even Europe is now thinking of creating its own credit card
08:27system. The goal? Cheaper, more reliable transactions without the strings attached. China is leading the
08:35shift. Over half of its international payments are now settled in renminbi, not dollars. Brazil and Russia
08:43already trade in their own currencies. India is exploring similar options. BRICS is even working
08:50on a new international payment system. One that could run outside SWIFT. That would be a huge step
08:56toward financial independence. This isn't about killing the dollar. It's about creating options. A
09:03multipolar financial system with real alternatives. Less risk, more flexibility.
09:08Africa's shift toward BRICS adds more weight to this transformation. Over the past 25 years,
09:16the continent has turned away from the United States and turned toward China. In Sub-Saharan Africa,
09:23public opinion favors China about 3 to 1. Why? Because China is building, not bombing. Schools,
09:31hospitals, hospitals, roads, airports. In contrast, the US is often seen as a force of destabilization.
09:39All talk and little benefit. China's Belt and Road Initiative and its partnership with BRICS
09:45offer something different. A path to development without outside interference. In many places in Africa,
09:52that means a lot. The US is viewed as the architect of decades of war. China is seen as the
09:59one building
10:00infrastructure. When Trump cut aid to South Africa over land reform, it backfired. It alienated a key
10:09African country and pushed it closer to BRICS. That's the broader trend. More nations are turning away
10:16from the old global order and looking for a new one. The BRICS summit in Rio this July could mark
10:23a
10:23turning point. Top of the agenda. Strengthening trade, boosting cooperation and expanding the bloc's
10:30influence. Alex Cristoforo said it best on our channel. BRICS is putting the pieces in place.
10:37Piece by piece, they are building an economic system that stands out on its own. So, is BRICS suddenly
10:45running everything. Maybe not suddenly. This has been building for years. But now it's hard to miss.
10:53In food, energy, minerals and finance, BRICS is leading. Africa's alignment adds even more power.
11:01Western tariffs, they have only sped things up. We are moving toward a multipolar world. New voices,
11:08new trade routes, new rules, supply chains, prices and politics. All of it is being reshaved. So, stay informed.
11:18Like, subscribe and share your thoughts in the comments. Thanks for watching.
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