Quote from: pooya87 on Today at 04:30:48 AM

Quote from: pooya87 on July 26, 2025, 05:01:50 PM

Quote from: Abiky on July 26, 2025, 12:58:30 AM

Especially with the EU in play. Constant geopolitical tensions in Europe will only strengthen the EU in the long run. The Ukraine war is only the beginning. Already, EU countries promised to spend 5% of their GDP for defense. Will BRICS stand a chance against the EU's military and economic might? Only time will tell.

I wouldn't call it might!

Economically you just said EU is falling apart when you said they are going to massively increase their war expenses which means cutting funds from everything else and pouring billions into war efforts! Money that should have gone into education, healthcare, infrastructure, etc.

Militarily they also have not much to say considering all these money they are taking out of their crisis ridden economy is going to US weapons manufacturers to build them some garbage that is too expensive and doesn't work as it should.

By the way if you want to see EU's so called "might" and the way China sees them, just check out the video of the recent visit of the EU leaders to China (China-EU summit) and how they were received.

The Chinese officials didn't even receive them at their plane, these EU leaders were just put them on a bus like peasants and were brought forth to the Chinese president to kiss his hands Grin

This is how the world sees Europe these days and when I say the world I don't just mean the East. Just check out how the US regime sees Europe which is palpable in bullshit Trump's keeps saying everywhere...

It must be accepted as a fact that the situation in Europe is not good. The war between Ukraine and Russia has had a significant impact on developments in Europe, while the geopolitical situation is also in a bad state.

Hearing from you that they were not welcomed at the airport by the Chinese government could indicate certain thoughts and show how China is currently treating Europe, which could explain that Europe's self-esteem is declining due to the issues in its region.

Quote from: Sticky Bomb on Today at 09:19:17 PM

Quote from: pooya87 on July 08, 2025, 05:24:44 PM

This should answer those who were wondering what is happening with BRICS. In their latest summit that was held in Brazil this week the leaders of BRICS nations welcomed a new full member, Indonesia and also welcomed 10 new countries that joined BRICS as partners: Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Malaysia, Thailand, Cuba, Vietnam, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

Apparently BRICS now represents roughly half the population and GDP of the entire world Cool

This explains why Trump slammed my country with 14% tariff on exports from all businesses. He's trying to impose fear on other countries trying to join BRICS by imposing tariffs on newly joined countries. Funny though how he thinks these lame tactics would deter countries from joining the opposing side.

Such big bully actions worked in the younger world, but not anymore. He should be well aware that bullying only scares people away from you and announced your opposition's as the better option.

There is always a middle ground to be taken, even though it may be convincing. My country took the step of negotiating and successfully reduced tariffs by 19%, though it remains higher than your country's. However, this is the path our country chose after securing a position in BRICS while continuing to collaborate with the US, even though we were required to do many things to ensure the agreement runs smoothly. Trump intentionally intimidated them in this way to make them grow, at least survive, and try to control countries afraid of the US.