This chapter discusses the recent expansion of the Bricks group, highlighting their increased share of global GDP and oil production. It also analyzes the decline of oil as a commodity with the rise of renewables and nuclear energy, and the economic struggles faced by Germany in transitioning to renewable energy sources. The chapter explores the goal of economic sovereignty and reducing dependency on the US, as well as the challenges and tensions within the BRICS organization.

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