Bridging horizons: Malaysia and BRICS unite for mutual prosperity


The intricate dance of unfolding geopolitical events and intricate international relations often reveals hidden harmonies and Malaysia’s rhythm might resonate better than we think with this global symphony.

In its earlier publications, titled “Navigating the BRICS Storm: Separating Signal from Noise” and “Joining BRICS+: Anwar’s Pragmatic and Strategic Choice for Malaysia”, EMIR Research has deconstructed the arguments presented by those who express fear about collaborating with BRICS countries. A close analysis reveals that these arguments essentially distil down to a single significant belief or narrative—one that curiously enough sounds more like a threat—suggesting that any country’s desire to engage with BRICS nations must necessarily “negatively impact its ties with the West”.

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