bricsRiaan Eksteen, Ph.D.
(Research Associate, Department of Political Studies and Governance, Faculty: The Humanities, University of the Free State, South Africa)

Copyright: @ 2026 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 8 March 2026

Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies


BRICS members pose critical geopolitical and geo-economic challenges to the dominance of Western institutions. BRICS is essential in the Global South's endeavor to reform the Western-centric global order. The notion of multipolarity is more prevalent, especially as the BRICS states spearhead the creation of a more varied and inclusive global framework that enhances economic prospects and diminishes dependence on Western countries and institutions. ... Read more

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