France—BRICS: join, cooperate, or stay away?

BRICS, having expanded in 2024 to include several new members, now accounts for nearly 35–36% of global GDP in purchasing power parity. This growing economic, demographic, and monetary power raises a question: should France, a mid-sized Western power, seek to join this group, forge connections with it, or instead maintain its distance?

In his article, Christophe Bugeau observes that, first and foremost, rapprochement with #BRICS would grant France increased access to dynamic, high-growth markets, potentially stimulating French exports and diversifying its trade partnerships. Secondly, the monetary dimension appears promising: the group's pursuit of greater independence from the US dollar could offer France an alternative platform for monetary cooperation. Finally, from a geopolitical standpoint, such a move would allow France to bolster its influence in a multipolar world and assert its strategic autonomy beyond its traditional alliances.

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This article reflects the author's personal opinion and does not necessarily align with the position of the BRICS Expert Council-Russia.

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