Expanding BRICS Authority in Latin America: Geopolitical Significance for Russia
https://doi.org/10.26794/2226-7867-2024-14-1-97-102
Abstract
The paper analyzes the geopolitical situation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LACB), examines the prospects for expanding the BRICS interstate association in the region and the advantages of this organization that attracts LACB countries. Based on the criteria the authors carried out put forward, the analysis of scenarios to expand the BRICS in the strategic interests of the Russian Federation in the international arena, the directions for the most favorable cooperation and ensuring the interests of Russia in the conditions of a tense political situation and a hybrid war launched by the collective West against our country are determined. The role of BRICS is increasing in a change in the balance of power in the UN, G20 and G7 groups after the start of a special military operation by the Russian Federation. The work is based on neorealism, which considers both the global situation in international relations and Russia’s possibilities for promoting its interests in interaction with various actors. The major methods used: situational analysis and document analysis. The paper’s aim is to determine the strategic advantages of implementing Russian foreign policy interests associate the potential expansion of BRICS in Latin America.
About the Authors
I. O. Korenkov
Financial University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ilya O. Korenkov — 4th year student, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications.
Moscow
O. V. Erokhina
Financial University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Oksana V. Erokhina — Cand. Sci. (Pol.), Associate Professor, Department of Social Sciences and Mass Communications.
Moscow
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Korenkov I.O., Erokhina O.V. Expanding BRICS Authority in Latin America: Geopolitical Significance for Russia. Humanities and Social Sciences. Bulletin of the Financial University. 2024;14(1):97-102. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.26794/2226-7867-2024-14-1-97-102
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