Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: Withdrawal from BRICS – changing geopolitics!

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: Withdrawal from BRICS – changing geopolitics!

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia are pulling the emergency brake! These two heavyweights are surprisingly turning their backs on the BRICS alliance, as was recently announced. Turkey had been exploring membership in the alliance all year, but with 2025 just around the corner, it remains purely a mental game. A similar situation happened to Saudi Arabia, which accepted an invitation from the BRICS group last year. But now they have officially put their application on hold as geopolitical tensions continue to gain momentum.

The withdrawal of these two major powers could plunge the BRICS alliance into crisis, especially now that the alliance faces significant challenges in 2025! Donald Trump's return to the White House and his protectionist 100% tariffs for countries that want to avoid the US dollar are further heating up the mood. These developments come as a shock to BRICS, which could actually boast of nine new partners. But the loss of Türkiye as a possible first NATO member and Saudi Arabia's pivot have put a damper on the alliance's dreams of gigantic expansion.

It is clear that US influence, particularly through Trump's threats, has significantly influenced both previous and potential applications. Given the complex geopolitical landscape, many countries appear unwilling to risk clear positioning by joining BRICS. More information about this in a report on watcher.guru.