This book presents a systematic collation of the regional and global dimensions of the leadership role of BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and Sout

When do rising powers fail to establish legitimate regional leadership and instead face contestation by their regional challengers? This book investigates how a

The grouping consisting of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) was initially meant to be nothing more than clever investment jargon referring to the largest

We assume that the ideas, interests and strategies of regional powers are highly significant variables, with the power to influence foreign policy. Yet while co

Annotation Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa represent almost 18% of the world economy, with their contribution to world growth having already excee