Has BRICS given up on challenging Western economic dominance?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 22, 2026 at 05:02 PM

Has BRICS given up on challenging Western economic dominance?

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According to economist Jim O'Neill, the BRICS economic coalition (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) may be losing relevance in its challenge to Western economic dominance. O'Neill, who coined the term "BRIC," suggests that differing political agendas among member states hinder the group's ability to effectively counter institutions like the World Bank, G7, and IMF. While BRICS aimed to move away from the US dollar, O'Neill argues that US economic policies, combined with the rise of China and India, may be the primary drivers of a shift in global economic power. The discussion with O'Neill was published on February 22, 2026.

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Steve Clemons 40% Brazil 70% Russia 70% South Africa 70% World Bank 70% Group of Seven (G7) 70% International Monetary Fund (IMF) 70% United States ×280% India ×280% China ×280% Jim O'Neill ×390% BRICS ×3100%

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brics 100% economic dominance 80% western economic institutions 70% us dollar 60% india 50% china 50% economic policies 50% jim o'neill 40%

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