ANALYSIS | Ethiopia wants to join the BRICS group of nations: an expert unpacks the pros and cons

In the emerging world order there is increased demand to join BRICS, in part as a countervailing power to “the west”. Argentina, Saudi Arabia and lately, Ethiopia, have expressed strong interest in becoming members, writes Padraig Carmody.

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