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In The Wake Of The Post-cold War Era, The Aftermath Of 9/11, The 2008 Global Financial Crisis, And The Emergence Of The G20 At The Leaders Level, Few Commentators Expected A Reshaping Of The Global System Towards Multipolarity, And Away From The United States. And Yet, The Brics - Encompassing Brazil, Russia, India, China And South Africa - Has Emerged As A Challenge To The International Status Quo. But What Is Its Capacity As A Transformative Force? And Can It Provide A Significant Counter-narrative To The Western Dominated Global Order? In This Very Short Introduction Andrew Cooper Explores The Emergence Of The Brics As A Concept. Drawing On Historical Precedent, Cooper Provides A Contemporary Analysis Of The Brics' Practice And Influence As As A Forum And A Lobby Group In Advancing A Distinctive But Amorphous Agenda Amongst Global Politics. About The Series: The Very Short Introductions Series From Oxford University Press Contains Hundreds Of Titles In Almost Every Subject Area. These Pocket-sized Books Are The Perfect Way To Get Ahead In A New Subject Quickly. Our Expert Authors Combine Facts, Analysis, Perspective, New Ideas, And Enthusiasm To Make Interesting And Challenging Topics Highly Readable.