The BRICS before and after the summit in Russia Goals, interests and perspectives

An alternative, global intergovernmental body, such as BRICS, inherently gives countries of the Global South the opportunity to coordinate on global issues and brings them to the table of decision-makers. It allows them to have a greater say in global political and economic issues, which they have so far lacked in traditional Western institutions. New entrants such as the UAE and Egypt are pursuing a foreign policy balance between partnering with the West and maintaining strong economic and political ties with China and Russia. More details.