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Anjali ThakurAIR 43· 2023

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?

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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

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166

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analytical

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