What the U.S. Doesn't Understand About BRICS

I think the U.S. government, despite its apparent complete ignorance of many issues, actually has a solid understanding of foreign affairs and the BRICS countries.  I think the misunderstanding comes from U.S. citizens, who tend to misjudge and look down upon poorer countries, including the (comparatively developed) BRICS countries, despite their growing economies and populations.  Americans, not just the educated few, should understand that there is more to the worldwide power dynamic than the U.S. and a few countries in Europe, and should be prepared for the power swings coming in the next half century.