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The bloc has sought to become a ‘club’ of its own — although O’Neill has often argued that “they have accomplished very little”. Following the announcement in South Africa this week about BRICS’ expansion – a watershed moment – claims have emerged that the grouping is officially shaping up to be a geopolitical bloc against the West. “Should the G7 be replaced by a G9? Would the BRICs want to be in?” the economist asked. Today, such questions aren’t just outdated; they reflect the kind of Western thinking that BRICS has tried to defy in the past two decades. New...
