Geopolitical Shifts at the BRICS Summit

This chapter explores the changing geopolitical landscape highlighted by the BRICS summit, emphasizing tensions between Brazil and Venezuela and the rise of a multipolar world. It discusses the expansion of the BRICS coalition and the rapid development of alternative economic systems among sanctioned nations, notably Iran's strategic partnerships with Russia and China. Additionally, the chapter analyzes the implications of these dynamics for U.S. influence and the potential for increased instability in the Middle East, particularly regarding Israel and Hezbollah.