What Is BRICS+ and Why It’s Gaining Global Power in 2025
From BRICS to BRICS Plus BRICS originally stood for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, a coalition launched in 2009 to amplify the voices of key emerging economies. By the mid-2020s, the bloc has evolved into BRICS+, incorporating new full members and partner nations from Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. This expanded…