BRICS 15 Years On: Challenges and Opportunities for Emerging Countries in the Shifting Global Institutional Landscape
https://doi.org/10.24833/2071-8160-2024-1-94-26-45
Abstract
Since the onset of the 2008 financial crisis, the concept of multipolarity has regained prominence, driven by the persistent demands of emerging economies for increased representation and involvement within multilateral institutions. Since 2009, BRICS nations have orchestrated collaborative economic strategies to recalibrate their positions on the global stage. This article seeks to examine the positioning of new entities such as the New Development Bank (NDB) and China-led initiatives within a landscape characterized by the coexistence of traditional structures primarily led by the US and Europe. Against the backdrop of recent global developments, the research endeavors to elucidate the effective role of BRICS in the contemporary international arena, fifteen years since their inception. Specifically, it explores whether current international transformations align with BRICS' aspirations. The investigation employs theoretical frameworks from International Political Economy (IPE), particularly focusing on the dynamics of international multilateral frameworks.
About the Authors
Gabriel Rached
Universidade Federal Fluminense; International Studies at Università degli Studi di Milano
Brazil
Brazil
Gabriel Rached – Associate Professor of International Political Economy in the Post-Graduate Programme on Sociology and Law; Postdoctoral Fellow in International Studies
R.M. Rodrigues de Sá
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Brazil
Rafaela Mello Rodrigues de Sá – Assistant Professor at Institute of International Relations and Defense; master’s in international relations at Pontifical Catholic University
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Rached G., Rodrigues de Sá R. BRICS 15 Years On: Challenges and Opportunities for Emerging Countries in the Shifting Global Institutional Landscape. MGIMO Review of International Relations. 2024;17(1):26-45. https://doi.org/10.24833/2071-8160-2024-1-94-26-45
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