The transformation of the BRIC acronym from an investment term into a household name of international politics and into a semi-institutionalized political outfit (called BRICS, with a capital 'S'), is one of the defining developments in international politics in the past decades. While the concept is now commonly used in the general public debate and international media, there has not yet been a comprehensive and scholarly analysis of the history of the BRICS term. The BRICS and the Future of Global Order, Second Edition offers a definitive reference history of the BRICS as a term and as an institution-a chronological narrative and analytical account of the BRICS concept from its inception in 2001 to the political grouping it is today. In addition, it analyzes what the rise of powers like Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa means for the future of global order. Will the BRICS countries seek to establish a parallel system with its own distinctive set of rules, institutions, and currencies of power, rejecting key tenets of liberal internationalism, are will they seek to embrace the rules and norms that define today's Western-led order?

About the Author
Oliver Stuenkel is associate professor at the School of International Relations at the Getulio Vargas Foundation.

Reviews

In this second edition, Stuenkel (Getulio Vargas Foundation, Brazil) presents an in-depth analysis of BRICS, an association of five emerging powers (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), illustrating how these countries have countered Western influence in international institutions such as the UN, the World Bank, and IMF. Stuenkel's well-balanced analysis discusses both the positive and negative aspects of intra-BRICS cooperation, particularly its views on the UN's "Responsibility to Protect" (R2P) in Libya. . . Stuenkel presents readers with the complexities of this BRICS grouping, acknowledging tensions that exist among members, and in the case of Russia's invasion of Crimea, how the actions of one member can impact the foreign policy of others. Whether BRICS will trigger a systemic change in the global order or not, Stuenkel's analysis makes clear that the legitimacy of the current international order is undermined, and emerging powers can no longer be silenced or denied access to reshape international institutions. This well-written volume remains the sole publication providing a comprehensive historical analysis of BRICS. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty; professionals.

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Book Information
ISBN 9781498567299
Author Oliver Stuenkel
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Lexington Books
Publisher Lexington Books
Weight(grams) 408g
Dimensions(mm) 218mm * 154mm * 20mm