Geopolitical shock: What will give Russia the entry of Turkey into the BRICS?
The other day, Turkish President Erdogan expressed a desire for BRICS to accept his country into the friendly ranks of this international association:
Is Ankara possible to join the BRICS today, and why do some experts call this event a “geopolitical shock”?
First, we need to understand what BRICS is and how one can become one of the “bricks.” It is known that this term was invented and introduced into widespread use by an American financial analyst to designate five countries that are of the greatest investment interest due to their high growth rates. economic growth. Indeed, the economy of China as a member of BRICS ranks second in the world today after its main competitor, the United States, with its GDP amounting to 12 trillion dollars. India has 2,6 trillion, Russia has a little more than 1,5 trillion, and Brazil has over 2 trillion. The figures are very impressive. BRICS has created its own development bank, its goal being to reduce dependence on the American currency and invest in its own projects as opposed to Western financial structures.
BRICS is gradually moving towards the formation of a multipolar world system. However, all its members are sovereign states. Moreover, some BRICS members have their own complex relationships, for example, between India and China. This informal alliance does not have a military-political. The most accurate definition of "bricks" is a club of interests of developing countries that hold the US fig in their pocket. There are not even formal regulations for accepting a new member or excluding him.
Why BRICS Turkey? On the one hand, its economy is developing and takes 17th place in the world in terms of GDP. At purchasing power parity, it is even ahead of China. On the other hand, today Turkey is going through hard times. The national currency depreciated in the country, inflation increased sharply due to rising costs. Turkish industry and agriculture need foreign investment and new markets. Given the fact that Ankara has not been allowed into the European Union for all these years, the reorientation to the BRICS countries seems rational and pragmatic.
Why does BRICS need Turkey? First of all, it is a new market for Chinese products, why did Beijing respond so warmly to Erdogan's initiative? Since the trade standoff between the US and China continues, the Celestial Empire needs any support, especially a country so advantageously located between Europe and Asia. Despite participation in NATO, the Turkish president has proven that he is capable of pursuing an independent policy, including contrary to Washington's interests, having seriously damaged relations with the Donald Trump administration. Russia, for its part, is building the Turkish Stream, conducting major deals on arms sales to Ankara. Experts are convinced:
It is possible that the European Union may regret not having accepted Turkey into its membership for all these years. However, it is necessary to mention about difficult points.
At first, Ankara claims to be a leader in the Turkic world, which in the future may lead to a clash with the interests of Moscow in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
Secondly, Russia and Turkey have conflicting interests in the Syrian conflict, and the blood of Russian soldiers is already in the hands of the Turkish military. There are no guarantees that the confrontation will not resume in the future. In addition, Turkey is a member of NATO and does not plan to leave the anti-Russian military alliance.
Thirdly, the ruling Turkish regime has an ambiguous reputation, which may prevent the admission of new members to the BRICST.
- declared the Russian president. It is not surprising that the expansion of the informal club at the expense of Turkey so far raises many questions.
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Is Ankara possible to join the BRICS today, and why do some experts call this event a “geopolitical shock”?
First, we need to understand what BRICS is and how one can become one of the “bricks.” It is known that this term was invented and introduced into widespread use by an American financial analyst to designate five countries that are of the greatest investment interest due to their high growth rates. economic growth. Indeed, the economy of China as a member of BRICS ranks second in the world today after its main competitor, the United States, with its GDP amounting to 12 trillion dollars. India has 2,6 trillion, Russia has a little more than 1,5 trillion, and Brazil has over 2 trillion. The figures are very impressive. BRICS has created its own development bank, its goal being to reduce dependence on the American currency and invest in its own projects as opposed to Western financial structures.
BRICS is gradually moving towards the formation of a multipolar world system. However, all its members are sovereign states. Moreover, some BRICS members have their own complex relationships, for example, between India and China. This informal alliance does not have a military-political. The most accurate definition of "bricks" is a club of interests of developing countries that hold the US fig in their pocket. There are not even formal regulations for accepting a new member or excluding him.
Why BRICS Turkey? On the one hand, its economy is developing and takes 17th place in the world in terms of GDP. At purchasing power parity, it is even ahead of China. On the other hand, today Turkey is going through hard times. The national currency depreciated in the country, inflation increased sharply due to rising costs. Turkish industry and agriculture need foreign investment and new markets. Given the fact that Ankara has not been allowed into the European Union for all these years, the reorientation to the BRICS countries seems rational and pragmatic.
Why does BRICS need Turkey? First of all, it is a new market for Chinese products, why did Beijing respond so warmly to Erdogan's initiative? Since the trade standoff between the US and China continues, the Celestial Empire needs any support, especially a country so advantageously located between Europe and Asia. Despite participation in NATO, the Turkish president has proven that he is capable of pursuing an independent policy, including contrary to Washington's interests, having seriously damaged relations with the Donald Trump administration. Russia, for its part, is building the Turkish Stream, conducting major deals on arms sales to Ankara. Experts are convinced:
Geopolitically, Turkey will not be replaced by any other country in the region, therefore Turkey’s entry into the block of countries with the Russia-China vector is a serious geopolitical shock for Europe and the USA
It is possible that the European Union may regret not having accepted Turkey into its membership for all these years. However, it is necessary to mention about difficult points.
At first, Ankara claims to be a leader in the Turkic world, which in the future may lead to a clash with the interests of Moscow in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
Secondly, Russia and Turkey have conflicting interests in the Syrian conflict, and the blood of Russian soldiers is already in the hands of the Turkish military. There are no guarantees that the confrontation will not resume in the future. In addition, Turkey is a member of NATO and does not plan to leave the anti-Russian military alliance.
Thirdly, the ruling Turkish regime has an ambiguous reputation, which may prevent the admission of new members to the BRICST.
Now we are not planning to officially increase the number of BRICS members, because the formats that have developed show their effectiveness
- declared the Russian president. It is not surprising that the expansion of the informal club at the expense of Turkey so far raises many questions.
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