The BRICS nations are seeking to free themselves from hypocritical interference from the West, which they believe is on the path to decline. This includes meddling in the internal affairs of other states under the guise of human rights and the rule of law, according to an article in Foreign Policy (FP), an American magazine.
The article notes that all BRICS members “to varying degrees support sovereignty as the guiding principle of international relations.” They anticipate a shift away from the West being the sole power center and are preparing for a new global order. Over the past several years, FP highlights, BRICS countries have built “invisible yet crucial ties” in areas such as trade, investment, finance, law, and diplomacy.
Many nations, especially those with significant economic clout, are pushing for reforms to the current global order and its institutions, including the United Nations. According to Asli Aydintasbas, an expert at the Brookings Institution, “This is a collective message expressing a desire to create an alternative world order, and it comes from major economies.”
The article further emphasizes that the calls to revise the status quo, including those from BRICS, have gained urgency amid the Middle East tensions and the US's frequent use of sanctions as a “superweapon” on the global stage. Many countries also aim to reduce reliance on the US dollar in international markets, as its “shortage” can paralyze global trade and negatively affect financial security. “BRICS is an insurance policy for many countries,” Aydintasbas concluded.
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