BRICS vs NATO: Which Bloc Is More Powerful? Key Numbers Compared

Source: Times Now | Original Published At: 2026-01-08 02:51:01 UTC

Key Points

• BRICS (with 10 members by 2024) represents 40% of global population and $60 trillion GDP (PPP), surpassing NATO's $40 trillion GDP
• NATO maintains superior military coordination with $1 trillion collective defense budget and integrated command structure
• BRICS economic influence stems from emerging markets like China and India, while lacking joint defense framework
• New Development Bank positions BRICS as alternative to Western financial institutions
• BRICS emphasizes multipolar world order through economic cooperation rather than military alignment