BRICS Summit In conversation with Martin Jacques

The Belt and Road Summit in Johannesburg in August was a hugely important event. The previous five members has become eleven members representing 37% of global GDP. The Global South has acquired a powerful new voice on the global stage. In this interview for South African TV, Martin Jacques assesses the significance of the expansion of BRICS.

[@petergreen5337]

The Brics expansion has been balanced and fairly moderate. This is was well done and very smooth.

[@lisaneo]

Just great to hear Prof Martin Jacques again and his valuable perspective on geopolitics. All the best to BRICS+++...

[@ankhmaathotep7913]

Dr. Martin Jacques is just great.

[@thetruthandnobs2]

love u prof Jaques. One of my favorites, along with Kishore mahbubani, Richard Wolff, John Ross and #1 favorite Academic/Historian Vijay Prashad. Yr all BRILLIANT. Thank you. 👏👏👏👏👏👏🎯💯📸🌍

[@markuc]

No Sachs in that list?

[@kevinjohnson9533]

OH WOW you named the ALL STAR team , I like how you think!!😊

[@michaelmullins3396]

Michael HUDSON is number one.

[@carolng-l1n]

It's enlightening to hear Martin Jacques's perceptive and balanced views. It's very encouraging to see BRICS provides a platform for the developing countries to have their voices heard! It has been long overdue.

[@jJustPlayingNZ]

Love your thinking over the last 10 years. After my eye-opening 6 week visit to China in 2015 I started following your work. Great thinker and totally agree. If only the Western nations would embrace this change instead of fighting it, they would soon realize tha, in the long term, t it is good for the whole world's people including their own citizens. People have always called me naïve for my opinions and dreams for the world so it has been very comforting for me, at age 78, to have found a real scholar with whom I share similar views. Thank you.

[@TacticalMayo]

Hope you're ready for world war 3 ☢️

[@ApitHioe-lv3de]

Well said, good job !!

[@gino.x]

BRICS has set the wheels in motion for a major change in world politics and economics. The USA and some western countries probably did not expect BRICS to suddenly assume such importance.

[@TacticalMayo]

I hope you're ready for nuclear war.

[@longcimb]

​@@TacticalMayoChina is ready.

[@eleethtahgra7182]

​@@longcimbrussia is...also ready. Azovtal in mariupol was built with nuklear strike in mind...

[@Gordon-r4h]

you are not very clever, West have all the MONEY... THEIR MONEY FINANCES THESE COUNTRIES ECONOMY LIKE MEXICO, ARGENTINA, LOL...😅😅😊 Dmbos ...

[@longcimb]

U hv been trolling as a western ball carrier

[@marvinfok65]

BRICS's expansion is a big win for the global south!

[@afkfromk1]

I would like to see a new UN in another part off the world, outside the old Anglo American sphere....Greetings from Norway

[@sabahsabrie1426]

Yes

[@TacticalMayo]

Not without a nuclear war.

[@jupplut6159]

The UN was created by US and British empire and head quarter in New York USA, so they have more saying. I hope the UN will reform to include the developing countries and be head quarter in Neutral country such as Switzerland or in neutral third world country.

[@pbworld7858]

There was a case where someone was to give a report on America's war crimes at the UN. The US authorities refused to give her a visa, so she wasn't able to go to the UN headquarters in New York.

[@hermanhsu5994]

Consensus of BRICS+ is the key to success.

[@Gordon-r4h]

who they trading with .. themselves.. How much of their economy is western companies, or western finance .. the blind hatred leading the blind hatred ... they're not joining for the good of their countries, their leaders are joining to enrich themselves.. like 💩 tin the riches a/h on the planet. Ignorant fs....

[@djtan3313]

Prof nailed it!

[@Raymondjohn2]

BRICS seeks to create a new currency, considering gold's historical role as a store of value and medium of exchange. However, the functionality and acceptance of a gold-backed currency in the current global financial system are uncertain. Creating a new currency requires careful consideration of economic, political, and logistical factors.

[@Mohaimam316]

The discussions and proposals surrounding BRICS nations' potential use of gold are intriguing. People choose to buy gold for various reasons, such as its historical role as a store of value and medium of exchange, its potential as a hedge against inflation or currency devaluation, and its relative scarcity compared to other commodities. Gold also offers diversification benefits to investment portfolios due to its low correlation with stocks and bonds. However, investing in gold carries risks and may not be suitable for everyone. Investors should carefully evaluate their objectives, risk tolerance, and financial situation before deciding.

[@maga_zineng7810]

I find gold investment reliable and aim to buy more to recover losses. Silver is also a good investment but differs from my collectibles. Clear investment goals and education are crucial. I work with Catherine Morrison Evans, a SEC-regulated financial consultant. Starting with modest investments, I accumulated nearly $799k over time.

[@usieey]

How can i reach her, because I’m seeking for a more effective investment approach on my saving.

[@maga_zineng7810]

Catherine Morrison Evans maintains an online presence that can be easily found through a simple search of her name on the internet.

[@usieey]

After locating her, I composed an email and arranged a phone conversation. I'm optimistic that she will reply, and my goal is to conclude 2023 on a financially successful note.

[@peterchen952]

Thank you, Prof. Jacques.

[@KimLam-wx3gz]

we all want new currency n old dollar is no interest climate change God bless all BRICS join member

[@georgecolon2786]

It's a very well-planned process when it comes to adding members to the BRICS institution. it will work but we must be patient... I understand that there are many more countries that want to be members of BRICS but in due time , let's make sure BRICS will function very smoothly for all, this is economic power FREEDOM... Please be patient and keep moving BRICS bigger and stronger...

[@haniahannslew4108]

Very well said, professor Martin Jacques.

[@wahwah7701]

Thank you Mr Jacques for such a honest and insightful analysis without pushing any agenda. We appreciate your honesty it's very refreshing to see that in SABC rather than all the Western propaganda they are always promoting

[@tanahchin3710]

🙌 🙏🙏👍👍 Prof , it was your vision 14 years ago, seemed so illusive to us then, so we waited n watched..... Now here it is, at long last, unfolding before our very eyes!! Thank you Prof. ，we love you. 💖💝 Is this God's will? Or he's got another plan for humanity? For, sadly , tention is escalating, with another war looming over the horizon, its worrying 😢. Kim ❤

[@novaskies5538]

Please, more long format interviews, Martin, if you can. You offer great insight and wisdom.

[@magnaviator]

We live in interesting times.

[@kofigrowee2485]

Good job. Well spoken

[@sitoudien9816]

MJ we need more voices like yourself. Hopefully your next book will be released soon.

[@peterwilliams7335]

Finally developing countries have some hope or see the light in the tunnel. Thanks for the US who woke everyone up and realized that the West led by the US not only never have intention to work with developing countries but also work against them to keep Western domination at the expenses, misery, suffering, and destruction of other countries including China and other developing countries. By the way, the West led by the US got rich and powerful not by working with other countries but by invading, colonizing, looting, genocide and destroying other countries throughout of history. Whereas China has never invaded any other country nor colonized any country. Rising China not only help improving the life of her own people but people around the world, especially to the developing nations including member countries of the BRICS who used to rely on the 'assistance' from the West, but without much success. Most of them ended up went backward instead forward.

[@ApitHioe-lv3de]

Well said. Good job

[@Ivan-te5rv]

Someone needs to tell this particularly lady that BRICS have no boss.

[@Jaishankar_s_supremacy]

Well maybe she's trying to say China , India, Russia because they're the most significant in BRICS :).

[@af664]

The presentation in YT "silent disaster SAT 26th AUG 2023"

[@Andy-P]

China is the boss. No China no BRICS

[@Jaishankar_s_supremacy]

This little islander UK is now obsessed with BRICS more than it's daddy's created G7 group, LOL xD.

[@sabahsabrie1426]

Lol

[@sharonjames2041]

✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻✊ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ❤IDEAS EXCHANGE ❤FORWARDS INTO THE 4TH EVOLUTION ❤

[@bakerotair4988]

the western countries arrogance and bullying has accelerated the shift we have to try and avoid angering many countries and think it is our choice to control by threat the choices of other nations by respecting their choices

[@syedmaricar9946]

Bricks in future will manage the Southern recovery 😊.

[@petergreen5337]

Yes .well said well OBSERVED.

[@rubadubsoldier1419]

Don't forget the great Dr Michael Hudson to my mind his wealth of knowledge is second to none.

[@gordanaginamihajlovska6125]

They are not spouting narratives. They are strategies and that makes them far more significant and change focused.

[@Zerpentsa6598]

HOT BRICS! Well done!

[@网住这季秋]

Today, It is not an exaggeration to consider BRICS a World Organisation of the future; it is not merely for developing countries. Why? One reason is the jargon "Developing World " is outdated, imperialistic and even racist. Given the paradigm shifts in geoeconomics, Western set standards and yardsticks of what constitutes wealth of a nation have become irrelevant indeed. Next, the key stages of economic development are less nuance today because of unprecedented speed of technological developments in infrastructure, telecommunications, robotics, agriculture, healthcare and housing and how fast these directly impact on the productivity, prosperity and wellness of the majority . Lastly, BRICS optimises resource allocation, protect members from exploitative capitalists and thus optimses the competitive advantages of member nations. BRICS is representative of an World organisation because its members have global perspectives. The scale, diversity and pace of its influence on the World is significant.

[@TacticalMayo]

Brics is junk 💩

[@kevinjohnson9533]

Well informed and great statement user-el6.

[@ApitHioe-lv3de]

True !! Well said

[@jjc4232]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉I bought your book 14 years ago immediately after it's released and read it. I have watched all your videos , interviews and lectures as well. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I also bought Gordan Chan's book as well just to see what BS he had to bark about. Lol.... The Coming Collapse of China it was titled lol... That was back in 2006. China is 10x stronger now. P.S I burnt Gordan Chan book years ago after reading it. The guy is delusional.

[@TacticalMayo]

You're delusional if you think you won't get a nuclear war trying to change the United States global order.

[@hyc1266]

You should request a refund for Gordan Chan's book.

[@etbuch4873]

You could have kept the book by Gordon Chan, as physical evidence to sue him for fraud and claim damages.

[@aredtomato8957]

Times on China and Brics side.

[@Czmawia81]

Stop using using USD, start using RMB

[@medicuswashington9870]

April 18th 1955 the bandung conference. August 22nd 2023 the BRICS summit. Brazil Russia India China South Africa.

[@voiceofchina1788]

the turning point

[@ClivesChronicles]

When China Rules The World - one of those rare books that can change your life, if you’ve not read it as yet I strongly suggest you do. Martin is a true legend!

[@Jaishankar_s_supremacy]

China is far better than your cooperation USA.

[@rubadubsoldier1419]

Absolutely perhaps the most educational book I have read in over fifty years. Once you pick it up you will find it difficult to put down. Most of what I learned about China came from that splendid book a long read but a must read.

[@radeonblue1816]

West was never a superpower. Most wealth was concentrated in the eastern corner of the world before the 18th century until it was plundered by West. BRICS is not creating a shift from west to east but the power is returning to where it had always belonged.

[@SugarCoatedPills]

For the next 100 years, US will still be the top military in the world with the firepower they have accumulated since the last 100 years. As long as a neutral power like India is there in BRICS, It wont let China be the watchdog. Russia is in the group to rebuild its nation to a standard where it can make a launchpad for itself to seek glory but that is a story of 100 years again. In short, it would be a multipolar world with 3-4 powercenters. I foresee a lot of collaboration in the coming days between US-India on business, technology primarily economics if US doesnt goof up.

[@arunkottolli]

Trade within BRICS and with BRICS must be done in BRICS currency, use New Development Bank and walk away from world bank and IMF.

[@longw01]

go Iran 🇮🇷

[@pac1fic055]

New book coming soon 😊?

[@sunitasinha7420]

The model of BRICS will ensure check and balance.... They will have to learn to collaborate and learn to adjust and accomodate.... That will be a trully democratic practice

[@Andy-P]

A democratic process that involves the most autocratic nations in the world. What China say's goes.

[@estchu]

One day this interview will be done in Mandarin.

[@TacticalMayo]

Not without a nuclear war.

[@FallenLeavesReturnToRoots]

讲这话毫无意义。

[@kevinjohnson9533]

Yep. There are a lot of people in America now wishing they had learned Mandarin 10 years ago!😄

[@Odith-t8s]

​@@TacticalMayohow's white genocide going? White population 1900 - 30% White population 2023 - 12.5% 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@georwoogle]

[@JL88]

Great points Prof Jacques….people forget that it was Mao who pushed for the anti-colonial agenda and on this basis, seeked equality among the developing nations of the world…amazing that this is all happening through BRICS and the subdued, subtle voice of the Chinese leadership through the forum says a lot about China’s confidence among these like-minded friends of the Global South.

[@paulclement4860]

Martin Jacques is worried that his country is on the verge of a cost of living crisis and on the other hand the English government is busy helping Ukraine

[@dyu007]

Since UK left EU. When will UK apply for a membership in BRICS?

[@Jaishankar_s_supremacy]

Ewwwww !! Nobody wants UK to be part of BRICS. So your answer is "NEVER".

[@dyu007]

Never say never. UK was the 1st country jump in AIIB.

[@Lee.Hsien-Yung]

England's relations with China have deteriorated in recent years

[@colmflynn736]

The gynaecologist in the eu would like us to believe Russia is isolated

[@TacticalMayo]

Tankies

[@kevinjohnson9533]

Russia is destroying American Imperialism brick by brick.🤣

[@paulclement4860]

Mr. Martin Jacques, is your country England interested in joining BRICS and leaving G7 membership? 😂😂

[@HongKong.Shenzhen.]

nice

[@freespeech8520]

BRICS+ is basically G20 - G7.

[@subramanianmani2518]

How to deal with western infiltrators?

[@kshen7485]

Big contrast between BRICS and G7, the world population of 15% and 85%. Who owns the majority? How is about the democracy in the future?

[@pbworld7858]

Did she just say Argentinia?

[@san3570]

G7 acts like gangsters in suit😂

[@bloodyclashers4410]

Poor argentinia😂

[@X_Marks-u7r]

Now that other countries have joined, can’t really call it Brics now, can it ?

[@markuc]

BRICS+

[@TacticalMayo]

Call it poop 💩

[@aredtomato8957]

​@@TacticalMayookay 1 month old bot. 🙄

[@TacticalMayo]

@@aredtomato8957 so how many months does it take for it to matter then.🤣

[@zainiabdullah621]

The release of the Fukushima nuclear contaminated water into the ocean. Are seafoods caught in Japanese waters not affected by radioactive nucleides? Japan should use the Fukushima nuclear contaminated water for their ricefields and agriculture and into their reservoirs as well as water supply and as drinking water as special elixirs. Japan cannot, not to do it without the permission of its Master that had nuked Hiroshima & Nagasaki.

[@rameshmisra4764]

When pride enters the head the ego eggs it onward.jacques predicted chinese ascendancy 14 years ago.the good professor needs to take a careful relook and recalibrate. It is not necessary to sing the china song simply because you swore by it in bygone decades

[@georgeszurbach444]

Chinese GDP is much closer to 12T than 19 T .

[@bhubestakesoponsatien1143]

Trading will lead to bigger ..............!?

[@eleethtahgra7182]

Yup. Iran got oil. But it couldnt sell it cos of usd sanction. If iran could sell it, it could buy amenities for its people as well as building its infrastructure.

[@wanglifeisshortalwaysremem8181]

i disagree

[@christiansmith-of7dt]

I wonder what they thought i was going to do

[@GloriaAntolin-i5m]

No BRICS CURRENCY. SORRY. BUT KEEP DREAMING JACQUES. ITs FREE. JUST DONT HAVE A NIGHTMARE😅

[@chanhoknangful]

Don't need new currency, just able to trade in their own currency is enough!

[@Jaishankar_s_supremacy]

When de-dollarization will about to happen you'll be the first one who'll get the nightmare. Start counting.....

[@ankhmaathotep7913]

You're a propagandise fool. Get outta here!

[@Odith-t8s]

There needs to be a new psychological illness for white people called white cope or white denial. 😂😂😂😂