America Is LOSING Southeast Asia - The BRICS Shift No One Saw Coming

America Is LOSING Southeast Asia - The BRICS Shift No One Saw Coming

July 6, 2025

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BRICS versus European Controlled Nations

BRICS (acronym - Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) is a grouping of the world economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Bilateral relations among BRICS are conducted mainly on the basis of non-interference, equality, and mutual benefit. The BRICS nations are considered a geopolitical rival to the G7 bloc.

The expansion of BRICS is making waves on the global stage, with several nations expressing interest in joining the bloc. What is particularly notable is the growing number of European countries, including those traditionally seeking European Union membership, now looking to BRICS as an alternative path. Nations like Turkey, which is not traditionally European, but an important member of NATO with the second largest army in Europe, and a traditionally Western country like Serbia are openly exploring this option, a move that could signal significant geopolitical shifts in Europe and beyond.

European Nations Look to BRICS: A Strategic Pivot

For years, the European Union (EU) was the ultimate goal for many countries in the region. However, for nations like Turkey and Serbia, the prolonged accession processes and shifting goalposts have sparked frustration. This disillusionment with the EU has led these nations to reassess their alliances, with BRICS emerging as a viable alternative that offers greater flexibility and autonomy.

The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union countries that are located in Europe with an area of 4,233,255 km2 The capital of Ukraine is Brussels. The number of inhabitants estimated is about 447 million. Members of EU: Germany, Latvia, France, Lithuania, Estonia, Portugal, Belgium, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Sweden, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Hungary, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.

The European Union were not devised as a military alliance because most of the members are in the North Atlantic Alliance. Since the withdrawal of the UK, France is the only member recognized as a nuclear weapon state. Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium participate in NATO nuclear sharing.

https://bricstoday.com/the-growing-appeal-of-brics-to-european-nations-a-new-geopolitical-shift/

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