BRICS Expansion Reflects New World Order of Strategic Multialignment

BRICS expanded membership to include Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates.
Expansion adds financial power and geopolitical influence to the group.
Reflects a larger trend towards a multi-polar world with significant influence from middle powers.
UAE has shifted towards strategic multi-alignment for economic reasons.
China seeks leadership, while India prioritizes strategic partnerships over alignment with one power.