BRICS Slams America for Alleged Attempts to Sow Discord Among Member Countries
Recent tensions surrounding the BRICS nations have seen accusations leveled against the United States for allegedly attempting to sow discord within the group. These accusations come amidst increasing scrutiny of BRICS, particularly as the bloc considers further expansion and challenges the dominance of the US dollar. The West\'s reaction, particularly from America, to the BRICS\' growth expansion and de-dollarization initiatives has been closely watched.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has strongly condemned what he perceives as Western efforts to discredit BRICS and create divisions among its member states. He cautioned against “underestimating” America and Western opposition, specifically mentioning attempts at sowing discord among member countries. The diplomat hinted at US involvement in undermining BRICS unity.
The upcoming BRICS summit, with its focus on member expansion, is seen as a critical juncture. Some believe the West, especially the US, is actively trying to influence key members like India, potentially playing on existing tensions between China and India to further their geopolitical goals. Meanwhile, the Biden administration has addressed concerns regarding U.S. partners like Algeria and Egypt seeking to join BRICS, stating that it does not ask partners to choose between alliances.
However, challenges remain within BRICS itself. Hace 1 día, the BRICS presidency, currently held by Brazil, faces opportunities such as facilitating a joint stance on climate action ahead of the COP30 climate summit hosted by the country. Internally, BRICS shows internal rifts as ministers fall short of joint statement - Americas, indicating existing disagreements. The statement reflected a broad consensus among the 11 countries.
One key divergence, as highlighted in A2, is over the question of expansion, with Russia and China favoring a broader membership while Brazil has expressed reservations. This internal dynamic, coupled with increased US scrutiny of BRICS’ monetary policies, influencing members’ cost-benefit calculations for deeper monetary integration and potentially limiting unified action, highlights the complexities facing the bloc. The ongoing narrative suggests the West will not be able to discredit BRICS and sow discord between its member states, but the challenge remains for BRICS to maintain internal cohesion amidst external pressure.