Prof Wolff informs us of the powerful economic partnership of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (B.R.I.C.S) and how U.S. reaction to Russia's invading of Ukraine is impacting their partnerships.

"They are the engine of the world economy in a way that was once said of Western Europe, North America and Japan. The engine, the powerhouse, the growth mobile, all of that- that's moved, friends. And it's moved in large part to the BRICS." - Richard Wolff

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