https://www.scmp.com/rss/519999/feed Bulent Gökay is a professor of international relations at Keele University. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre that may have far-reaching implications for the international system of alliances, Turkey has submitted a formal request to join Brics, the group of emerging-market economies, signalling its intent to diversify its partnerships beyond the West. The Brics grouping, named after Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, comprises some of the world’s largest economies. Earlier this year, it welcomed four new members: Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3283921/turkeys-brics-bid-reflects-its-desire-forge-path-between-east-and-west?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3283921/turkeys-brics-bid-reflects-its-desire-forge-path-between-east-and-west?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 26 Oct 2024 02:30:08 +0000