This illustrious assembly is touted as the avant-garde to:
- The G7 (Group of Seven): An organization of seven of the world's largest advanced economies, including the US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the UK.
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank: Institutions that provide financial aid and advice to countries but are often criticized for their Western-centric policies and conditions attached to their assistance.
- The US Dollar Dominance: In global trade and finance, BRICS countries are exploring ways to reduce dependence on the US dollar for international transactions.
- NATO and Other Western Political Alliances: In the realm of global political influence, BRICS is seen as a counterbalance to NATO and other alliances dominated by Western nations.
As we march into 2024, BRICS unfurls a banner of events: Meetings of Sherpas/Sous-Sherpas, assemblies of working groups/mechanisms, Forums/Conferences, and Meetings of State Leaders—174 spectacles in all. Calendar data form Official BRICS 2024 Calendar
Owing to the expansive cooperation and the zealous participation of its members, as well as those nations yearning to be part of this formidable international league, these events are imbued with a global essence, orchestrated thus: 74% in the Russian Federation, an impressive 3% (four events) in other member states. The remainder are hosted on the digital realm (13%), in the territories of the so-called declining West (3%), or are venues yet to be decided (7%). The fervent engagement of the member countries (excluding Russia) is underscored by an astonishing count of four events, indeed, an earth-shattering 3%, taking place within their borders. This matches the percentage of events held in the Western states, in their twilight: precisely 3%. China and India? They host NOTHING on the BRICS itinerary.
So, what indeed is BRICS? A grandiose organization, birthed for the sole purpose of propaganda by Russia.