Is the growing BRICS alliance truly the greatest threat to G7 nations? The recent expansion of BRICS marks a crucial turning point in global geopolitics, with significant implications for U.S. foreign policy. BRICS, the alliance currently consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, formally invited six new countries to join at its summit in Johannesburg last month; Argentina, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and United Arab Emirates are now slated to become members. The expansion of BRICS into what has informally been named BRICS could highlight a geopolitical shift, with the new grouping poised to challenge the established global order. This raises critical questions about BRICS unity and whether their collective power poses a genuine threat.

The recent expansion and shifting objectives of the BRICS bloc suggest an escalating rivalry between its members and Western liberal economies – and a potential threat. Now, the five-member group of developing nations has agreed to expand the alliance further to include Argentina, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and United Arab Emirates. But is this expansion driven by genuine shared interests, or simply a desire to counter Western influence? While BRICS is launching three strategic initiatives that aim to challenge the established international order: an AI governance framework, an independent economic system, the true extent of their coordinated action remains to be seen.

One key factor in assessing the "threat" level is BRICS unity. Can these nations, with their diverse political and economic systems, truly coalesce around a unified vision that directly challenges the G7? Currently, the BRICS nations have not clearly articulated such alternatives, instead appearing to issue threats toward the U.S. and its allies. The New Development Bank offers a potential alternative to Western-dominated financial institutions, but its impact is still limited. As new members integrate into the bloc, the dynamics of power and influence within BRICS will undoubtedly shift, requiring careful observation and strategic responses from G7 nations. The question isn\'t simply *if* BRICS is a threat, but rather, *how* significant and *how* unified that threat will become. 20 de sept. de 2025 – Further developments in the BRICS alliance will continue to shape the global landscape.