BRICS—a growing alliance of countries from across the globe—is shaking up traditional power structures. The alliance, now with ten member nations from Eurasia, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, is not just another trade bloc; it’s a symbol of a changing world order. And while BRICS insists it isn’t “anti-West,” its growing influence has rattled the United States and its allies.

Why Is BRICS So Important?

BRICS started with five core members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Af...