BRICS expansion strains internal consensus as member views diverge

The BRICS bloc, now a major economic and demographic force, is experiencing growing difficulty in achieving political consensus as its membership expands and members' positions diverge from the West and the US. The report highlights internal divisions, though specific disagreements or policy areas are not detailed. This matters because BRICS cohesion affects global governance and the balance of power, but the lack of specifics limits the immediate market impact.