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The BRICS at 20

The BRICS at 20
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Source: Project Syndicate | Original Published At: 2026-09-09 09:51:00 UTC

Key Points

  • The article marks the 20th anniversary of BRICS.
  • It assesses BRICS against expectations of a monetary union, a single market, or a tightly integrated political alliance.
  • It states that those deeper integration goals have not been fulfilled.
  • It argues that BRICS has exceeded expectations as a platform for emerging economies to cooperate.
  • It highlights BRICS’ role in advancing strategic autonomy.
  • It frames BRICS as contributing to an institutional order suited to a multipolar world.
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