Economic powerhouse or geopolitical experiment? A critical look at BRICS+ in the twenty-first century.As the BRICS bloc expands beyond its original five members to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, and the UAE—with Saudi Arabia invited to join—the influence of BRICS+ in global trade and geopolitics is growing. The question remains: what does this shifting balance of power mean for the world?
Towards a Future for BRICS+, edited by Heiwai Tang and Brian Wong, brings together leading scholars to assess the past, present, and future of this evolving coalition. With rigorous, evidence-based analysis, this work outlines the economic and political complementarities between BRICS+ nations while also addressing internal tensions and the broader implications for the Global South.
As questions linger over the viability of BRICS+ as a counterweight to the G7, this book is a valuable reference for policymakers and scholars seeking to understand the emerging global order.
Heiwai Tangis the Victor and William Fung Professor in Economics and director of the Asia Global Institute at The University of Hong Kong.
Brian Wong Yue Shunis assistant professor at the Department of Philosophy at the University of Hong Kong.
"As the BRICS+ countries grow in prominence, some countries worry about them undermining their leadership and authority, while others see the BRICS+ as a way to counterbalance the G7 and keep it 'honest'. This essay collection is crucial for understanding the origin and growth of the BRICS+ and the possible trajectory of its evolution."
"What happens when the two most populous nations, China and India, join together with a growing bloc of emerging powers? The BRICS nations articulate a new understanding of the international order. It is vital that we get to grips with the prospects of seismic global changes and a new Global South–led world. This is thlƒ!
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