Antonio Fallico on whether BRICS is anti-Western: evolution to multipolarity hardly be stopped
The destruction of the unipolar system, the evolution towards multipolarity with all its risks and unknowns is an ongoing process that can hardly be stopped: it is an objective trend that can be slowed down, contained, but not reversed – as noted by Professor Antonio Fallico, the President of Conoscere Eurasia Association, at the 17th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum in Ras Al Khaimah (UAE)
“The rapid development of BRICS is a striking example of this ongoing, eye-catching process. Some tend to present this organisation as anti-Western, competing with structures patronised by the United States. If it is alternative, then this is only in terms of its structure, philosophy, and way of doing business. It is not based on an internal iron hierarchy, it has no main or dominant participant, it does not dictate to others what and how they should do. This organisation is developing a common platform for action in international geopolitics, and it is also ensuring the achievement of compromises, discussing the most acute events in conditions of equality and parity, even between competing countries and not always bosom friends," the Italian expert stressed.
In his opinion, this gives results, albeit not quickly, but the agreements are mutually beneficial, so they are guaranteed a long life. As a recent example, the expert mentioned the agreement reached on the eve of the BRICS summit in Kazan between India and China on patrolling in the conflict border zone, which has been poisoning their bilateral relations since 2020.
“The lack of an internal hierarchy is seen by many critics as evidence of the weakness and inefficiency of BRICS. However, this is what gives it strength, making such a model of international relations even more attractive. BRICS is not imposing a new system of international payments and financing, but is exploring additional systems that can be added to existing ones. To this end, the New Development Bank, or BRICS Bank, was created; three weeks ago, it became a partner of the G20 at its summit in Rio," Antonio Fallico explained. “We are witnessing a rapid increase in the number of countries seeking to join BRICS. The urge is so strong that at the moment it is uncontrollable. About 40 countries have publicly expressed interest in joining BRICS, of which 23 have already submitted an official application. Therefore, the status of a BRICS partner was specially created, which is given to 13 countries of unequal scale and weight – from small and poor Bolivia or Cuba to Turkiye (NATO member), Belarus (Russia’s ally), Indonesia (fourth most populous country in the world), and Nigeria (African giant). Each of the countries — both members of BRICS and aspiring there — finds its own interest in it. Will this organisation become a model for future international relations based on respect and harmony? It is too early to give a definite answer, but these are the long-term trends.”
