Ghana and BRICS: Strategic opportunity, economic imperative or geopolitical gamble?

MyJoyOnline · 10/16/2026, 1:48:56 PM

BRICS today is no longer simply a forum for emerging economies. It represents a broader vision for increasing the influence of developing nations within global governance structures. For many countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America, the appeal of BRICS lies not in replacing existing global institutions, but in creating additional options. In an increasingly uncertain global environment characterised by economic fragmentation, geopolitical competition and shifting trade dynamics, diversification has become a strategic necessity.