Asian Countries Increasingly Support BRICS Alliance in Resistance Against the West

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim plans to join the economic group of BRICS countries representing the southern nations. Anwar confirmed this decision in an interview with China’s news media Observer Network, emphasizing the strategic interests of Malaysia in cooperation with China amidst the tense relations between China and the United States. This move follows a recent initiative where Thailand joined the BRICS countries. Russian President Putin’s visit to North Korea and the conclusion of a mutual defense treaty to support its opposition to aggression marked the end of North Korea’s international isolation and balanced Russia’s reliance on China. Putin’s subsequent visit to Vietnam highlighted his ongoing political influence in Asia. Read more: BRICS: Another country abandons the US dollar, consolidating its alliance with Russia. Meanwhile, the United States is making efforts to catch up with China’s defense capabilities and seeking cooperation with allies in the defense production field. The US-Japan Defense Industry Forum aims to improve air defense, ship and aircraft maintenance, and supply chains. The conflict between the United States and China could have global consequences, but the increasing support from more Asian countries for BRICS policies is tilting the balance in favor of the alliance. While the US economy may appear stable at first glance, de-dollarization, increasing debt, and geopolitical tensions could change this situation.