TIME FOR RENEWAL: THE BRICS AND THE GOALS OF POLITICAL LEADERSHIP

Abstract

Concerning the BRICS it’s essential to consider comparatively the new power cycle in order to understand not only the impact of the world crisis as well as the relationship between the official political discourses and the economic instability. The economic interdependence accompanied with an uncertain international system are putting pressure to the BRICS with their own agendas for global order in seeking for a balance and also to regain a new political and economical dynamic for the promotion of new strategies. Apparently the BRICS are the symbol of a new political and economic order eventually more stable. However, as international actors they are states that are included and remain in the Westphalian paradigm. In that order, it is important to measure the limits and the possibilities of these “new” actors.