From its origins as a relatively obscure coalition less than two decades ago to its status as one of the most sought-after international institutions today, the BRICS group has established itself as a fixture of global governance. Its long-standing members – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – have been collaborating to reshape the international system according to their priorities. The group’s recent membership expansion has solidified its role as a hub for cooperation among major non-Western countries seeking deeper coordination and broader global governance reforms. 

The upcoming BRICS summit, which will take place in the Russian city of Kazan from October 22 to 24, 2024, will be a critical test of the group’s capacity to sustain its growth and work toward uniting the countries of the “global majority.” To understand the implications of the enlarged BRICS group for Western global governance agendas, Mihaela Papa describes the key dynamics to watch.

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