THE MERIDIAN: Southeast Asia's Pivot to BRICS: A Pragmatic Hedge or a Geopolitical Gamble?

Southeast Asian nations join BRICS for pragmatic reasons, not solely to oppose the West. De-dollarisation is a key goal, but faces challenges. Risks include association with a China-Russia axis and limited concrete benefits.

THE MERIDIAN: Southeast Asia's Pivot to BRICS: A Pragmatic Hedge or a Geopolitical Gamble?
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