BRICS grows, adding 13 new 'partner countries' at historic summit in Russia

BRICS held a summit in Kazan, Russia in October 2024, where 13 new "partner nations" were accepted. This followed the 2023 meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, where several members were invited to join. Ben Norton analyzes the historic events, and shows how the Global South is building a more multipolar world.

BRICS MEMBERSHIP (9 members + 13 partner countries)
- 5 original members are Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
- 4 new members officially admitted in January 2024 are Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and UAE. (Saudi Arabia has not accepted. Argentina rejected the offer.)
- 13 "partner countries" are Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Türkiye, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

Topics
0:00 BRICS expands
1:55 BRICS: 1/3rd of global GDP, 40% of population, 30% of oil production
2:40 Compare BRICS & G7
3:44 Saudi Arabia has not accepted offer; Argentina rejected
5:17 Leaders at 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia
6:48 China & India resolve border dispute
10:06 Unipolar domination vs multipolarity
11:04 Xi Jinping's speech
12:23 Plans to transform international monetary & financial system
13:24 Bretton Woods, US dollar, IMF, World Bank
15:19 BRICS grain exchange (commodities exchange)
17:17 Bolivia condemns "Western unipolarity & tyranny of the dollar"
20:19 Kazan declaration summary
25:49 Israel, Palestine, Gaza, Lebanon
27:16 Syria & Iran
28:27 Opposing nuclear weapons & space arms race
29:20 Outro

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[priscillaferguson]

So happy that Cuba who has been suffering from a ruthless and unjust embargo imposed by the American government since the 1960’s will be able to move forward and prosper in the near future with the assistance from the BRICS+Alliance.

[tlynnkyle]

I am beside myself with joy about the BRICS Summitt meeting. This is what progress for economic justice for the world looks like. 👏 🎉❤

[emmanezinska]

The very best of luck for BRICS and its architects!!!❤❤❤

[Researchedthat]

No more American- British monopoly and colonialism!

[outsiderfrancis]

This goes to show that ppl are tired of the constant U.S harassment.

[yemisitijani]

CONGRATULATIONS, BRICS.
YOU ARE SAVING HUMANITY.
THANKS BEN

[prabhakar]

At this speed, BRICS gonna replace UN and other institutions 😂😂😂

[harywhizz]

As Indonesian, I am proud with our government. Legitimate movement into the right side of the history. Viva BRICS !

[kishaniramsey]

What is most interesting is that many of the leaders of the various attending countries are able to voice their views and opinions loud and clear.

[luzer]

The BRICS grain exchange is a much more important mechanism to defend against sanctions and price manipulation than people think. It will serves as a great selling point to non aligned countries on practical advantages of joining BRICS.

[shomadea]

Congratulations to Nigeria for joining BRICS. Welcome to a world of Greater Global South. ❤❤❤

[artland]

Oh my God I'm so happy for the Cuban people, they have suffered so much for so long, they needed this so bad, they needed this life line desperately, good days are ahead for the cuban nation and all my cuban brothers and sisters

[pleiadesstarr]

This is an historic event in world history. 👍👏

[danidavino]

May they prosper for many years to come

[jamesalec]

Good to see Cuba in there, hopefully they will get their electric grid fixed now.

[NezumiiroGray]

American here. I love the future of BRICS+. I'm so excited to see a multi-polar world flourish.

[humanity]

Love from ❤india...we should not depend on dollor...

[molliestanton]

Thank-you, Ben Norton, for your work researching and compiling this report-Important!

[gloriasponner]

CONGRATULATIONS BRICS. WE NEED SOMETHING INCLUSIVE

[MushavhanamadiMushasha]

South African citizen. I am happy for my country to be among the historic makers. i congratulate my President Mr. Matamela Ramaphosa.