Comments by "dark room ambience" (@DarkRoomAmbience) on "The West Report"
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BRICS is nothing. Its a handful of loosely connected countries gathering annually to enhance trade ties, thats it. Most of the time nothing comes from the meeting. BRICS lacks the structural depth and binding commitments characteristic of true alliances or economic blocs. It is not grounded by a formal treaty, nor does it possess the regulatory frameworks and mechanisms that define comprehensive economic unions or defense pacts. Its just China, India, Russia and Brazil agreeing to meet together every year and thats it.
Its divergent political systems and economic interests further inhibit it from becoming a cohesive entity, China’s economic dominance and strategic goals, for instance, clashes with those of India and Brazil. Leading to zero strategic unity. Unlike the European Union or NATO, which are built on shared values and concrete institutional structures, BRICS is primarily a forum for dialogue.
It’s a group of nations coming together to make a symbolic show of solidarity, trying to convey that the Global South can stand united and present a counterweight to Western influence. Yet, in reality, the alliance resembles a makeshift band of misfits, attempting to play a symphony without ever agreeing on the same sheet of music. They make plenty of noise, but the tune is dissonant and out of sync. All vying for different goals.
Brazil wants to be seen on the world stage, the largest economy in south america.
India uses it in continuance of its independent strategy of maintaining neutrality by joining whatever group the west isnt in.
China uses the group to extend its soft power. South Africa leverages its membership to position itself as the leading economy and gateway to the a** end of the African continent.
Russia participates in BRICS primarily because it faces increasing isolation on the global stage and seeks a platform to voice its criticisms of the West. At the meetings, Russia gains the appearance of broader support, using the presence of other member nations as a backdrop to lend legitimacy to its personal grievances.
Economically, BRICS resembles a patchwork of mismatched economies, struggling to find cohesion. The groups members are fundamentally misaligned in their economic structures and interests. Brazil and Russia, for instance, are both major exporters of raw materials like oil, gas and agricultural products, which makes trade between them more competitive than complementary. This overlap stifles the potential for economic synergy, as they trip over each other for the same markets rather than enhancing each others strengths.
The situation is further complicated by China’s dominance in manufacturing and India’s rapidly growing tech sector, which only serves to highlight the disparities within the group. Chinas economic weight overshadows its BRICS partners, creating an imbalance that fuels competition rather than fostering collaboration. The lack of economic complementarity and mutual dependency means BRICS struggles to function as a cohesive economic bloc
Ultimately, the grouping is held together more by a shared desire to push back against Western influence than by any real strategic coherence. "The enemy of my enemy is my friend" may offer a temporary bond, but it is a fragile foundation for building a lasting partnership. BRICS is nothing and we should treat it as such.
Im sorry my global south friends and colleagues. :(
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