Publication
27 Apr 2011
China hosted the April 2011 BRICS leaders summit, the third such meeting of the biggest emerging economies, which this time included South Africa as a new member. Significant economic asymmetries and divergence of interests limit the group’s influence and political relevance. However, the initiative has become a useful lever for members to seek legitimization of their statuses as important global players and to strengthen their positions in negotiations with the most developed countries.
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Author | Bartłomiej Znojek |
Series | PISM Bulletins |
Issue | 258 |
Publisher | Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) |
Copyright | © 2011 Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) |