Question 9GS2GS2
The collective strength of BRICS nations allows for meaningful cooperation on myriad issues. However, the platform's ability to influence the trajectory of bilateral relationships remains limited. Do you agree?
Main Body
BRICS comprising of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa was made to give a common platform for regional cooperation.
[Meaningful cooperation]
1platform for talks & negotiation
2Financial help → Regional financial architecture of New Development Bank (NDB) - through Fortaleza declaration.
3can help in bilateral engagements → india-china issue (Recent visit of PM)
4Different pillars of trade, scientific development, climate change negotiations etc.
5Indian can strengthen ifs reach/voice → Internationalization of Rupee
6challenging western hegemony → give aspirations platform to regional aspiration.
BRICS resolution for Dedellarization
Limitation in bilateral
1Limited use in talks with china → Arms standing
2Limited role in quote allocations in NDB → china is the largest share-holder (India is 2nd)
3china hegemony in it → russia-china together → strengthens china's position
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Conclusion
Way Forward → harnessing cooperation in connectivity → looking towards different sectors like agriculture, scientific development Recent visit of PM to johannesburg for BRICS summit can being new arena of cooperation.
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Topper
Anjali Thakur
AIR 432023
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
International Relations
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings affecting India
BRICS cooperation and its limitations
Writing Stats
166
Total words
4
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analytical
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