It uses Russia to get cheap oil, but it values its relationships with the West and Israel more.
I agree with you. But “I” in BRIC(S) is for India.
BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The term was initially created as BRIC (without South Africa in 2010).
BRICSis first and foremose an economic organization,
but there is the implication that economic power will bring political power. Leaders from BRICS countries regularly attended summits together and acte in concert with each others’ interests.
2024 is the 16th year of this group meeting annually. 36 countries have applied to join the BRICS alliance this year in 2024. All 36 countries have formally submitted their expression of interest to join. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates bring it to 10 members.
Currently, Brics members rely on the USD but this is changing and not really a threat to the US.