Feature: Ghana’s bold BRICS gamble: Mahama and the new geopolitics of a changing world
Donald Trump strutted onto the White House Rose Garden and announced to the world that 2 April 2025 would forever be known as ‘Liberation Day’ in the United States of America. In his speech, he declared that ‘reciprocal tariffs’ would be imposed on almost all countries, whether friends or foes. He spent virtually the rest […] The post Feature: Ghana’s bold BRICS gamble: Mahama and the new…
On April 2, 2025, Donald Trump declared Liberation Day in the United States, announcing reciprocal tariffs on almost all countries, friends or foes. The shift in global power dynamics was not sudden, with the signs present for nearly a decade. Trump's tariff impositions showcase the change in global affairs, as the United States is no longer considered a reliable partner. President John Mahama, in his inaugural speech, highlighted Ghana's potential within this changing geopolitical space.
BRICS, an international organization consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, focuses on economic issues, such as facilitating trade and combating the dominance of the U.S dollar. Ghana's membership in BRICS positions the country against the West, particularly the United States, due to the ongoing battle for geopolitical supremacy between the U.S and China.
In addition, Russia and China, both founding members of BRICS, are seen as adversaries of the U.S, and Iran, which is at war with the U.S, joined in 2024.
Despite these geopolitical changes, Ghana's decision to join BRICS does not mean severing ties with the U.S and other major Western powers. China, a key member of BRICS, maintains strong relationships with Western European countries. The geopolitical landscape is complex, and Ghana's membership offers potential benefits, such as access to financing from the New Development Bank on favorable terms compared to the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
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