The Bric(k)s are Breaking Down The Brics bloc has been touted as the rising force of globalization, its 20 year trajectory a testament to growing economic and diplomatic clout among its member states.
However, beneath this surface lies a more complex reality: internal splits threaten to slow progress.
Internal divisions have long plagued the bloc, with fundamental disagreements over how to handle the United States emerging as a major obstacle. One analyst describes this issue as a "bottleneck" hindering development.