The Heat: BRICS Expansion

The BRICS group doubled its membership to ten countries. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Iran and Ethiopia officially joined the group of leading emerging economies.  The Chinese Foreign Ministry described the trade bloc as a positive and stable force for good in international affairs. To discuss the expansion and the top priorities for 2024, joining us:   Ahmed Al-Ibrahim is a Saudi political analyst.  Ali Akbar Dareini is a researcher and writer at the Strategic Studies of Public Policy Journal in Tehran and the author of “Legitimate Deterrence.”  Mark Sleboda is Moscow-based International Affairs and Security Analyst.  Einar Tangen is a Senior Fellow with the Taihe Institute and the founder and chair of Asia Narratives in Beijing.  Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.