BRICS and Beyond: The Rise of a Global Alliance

About this experience

Tuesdays, 12:30  – 2:00 pm     
February 10 – March 17

The term “BRIC” was coined in 2001 to describe the four largest emerging economies in the world at that time, Brazil, Russia, India, and China. This group of countries held its first summit in 2009, and South Africa joined the following year, giving birth to BRICS. Since 2024, the group has expanded further to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. This course will examine and explore the history of BRICS as both the informal alliance it has evolved into and as the independent component parts that comprise the organization.

1. Introduction
2. Brazil and Russia
3. India and China
4. South Africa and Egypt
5. Iran and Saudi Arabia
6. Conclusion

Refund Policy

To receive a refund, a written request must be received 3 business days before the first class. A $25 processing fee will be deducted from the refund. Cancellation requests received less than 3 business days before the first class but before the second meeting will receive a 50% refund.  ALL written requests should be emailed to emeritus@spartanstrategiesinc.org or mailed to the address above.