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Bricks: Economic Strength and Strategic Influence
Bricks is not only strong in global GDP, but also in the production of oil and food. They have influence over strategic trade routes. With their recent addition of six countries, they now control the Arctic Sea route, creating a faster transportation corridor from Europe to Asia. This allows them to bypass choke points like the Strait of Singapore and the Strait of Malacca. Meanwhile, the US Navy has strategically surrounded China with military bases on island chains.