Is BRICS primarily a challenge to Western-led institutions, or does it serve a broader purpose in global governance? 

How effective has BRICS been at pursuing its objectives? 

Does BRICS membership provide newer states with greater strategic influence through engagement with major economies like China, India, and Russia? 

In this episode, Flavia Zimmermann and Fitriani join David Andrews to explore the evolving role of BRICS, its effectiveness, and its potential influence on global governance and power dynamics. 

Dr Flavia Bellieni Zimmermann is a Lecturer in Public Policy in the school of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne and an international political analyst. 

Dr Fitriani is a senior analyst with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's Cyber, Technology and Security program, specialising in hybrid threats in the Indo-Pacific, as well as foreign policy and non-traditional security issues. 

David Andrews is a Senior Policy Advisor at the ANU National Security College (NSC). 

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Show notes 

• NSC academic programs – find out more 
• Joining BRICS, Indonesia sticks with multi-alignment strategy
•  BRICS 2025 
• 2025 UNFCCC COP 30 

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