Archives BRICS - Page 9 of 33 - New Eastern Outlook

Russia’s eastward energy and infrastructure pivot marks not just a reaction to Western sanctions but the birth of a new geopolitical map—one drawn by engineers, not diplomats.

The world is shifting towards a new architecture of power where an archipelago of emerging states is redrawing global hierarchies and putting an end to Western centrality.

In 2025, Indonesia became a member of BRICS, and Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam received partner status. We will discuss the prospects and consequences of Laos, a strategically important country, joining BRICS in this article.