Description
Russia's leadership in establishing the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) is emblematic of its desire to end US hegemony and rewrite the rules of the international system. Rachel S. Salzman tells the story of why Russia broke with the West, how BRICS came together, why the group is emblematic of Russia's challenge to the existing global order, and how BRICS has changed since its debut. The BRICS group of non-Western states with emerging economies is held together by a shared commitment to revising global economic governance and strict noninterference in the internal affairs of other countries. BRICS is not exclusively a Russian story, but understanding the role of BRICS in Russian foreign policy is critical to understanding the group's mission. In a time of alienation from the Euro-Atlantic world, BRICS provides Russia with much needed political support and legitimacy. While the longterm cohesion of the group is uncertain, BRICS stands as one of Vladimir Putin's signature international accomplishments. This book is essential reading for scholars and policymakers interested in Russian foreign policy, the BRICS group, and global governance.
Author: Rachel S. Salzman
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
Published: 04/01/2019
Pages: 175
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d
ISBN13: 9781626166615
ISBN10: 1626166617
BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | International Relations | General
- Political Science | World | Russian & Soviet
- Political Science | Intergovernmental Organizations
About the Author
Rachel S. Salzman is a visiting scholar in the Department of European and Eurasian Studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. She was previously a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University's Center for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies. This is her first book.