(Opinion) The inclusion of Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Ethiopia into the BRICS framework can be analyzed regarding geopolitics, economics, and regional implications. Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s leading oil producers, and its inclusion diversifies the energy profile of the BRICS. This could also signify an intention of […]
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