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What might a fully established BRICS block look like? Idealistically, it would allow its members to trade and finance amongst themselves without the constraints of Western influence. The vision includes a new currency to facilitate these transactions. Yet, the feasibility of these ambitions starkly contrasts against practical challenges.
While there's potential for greater cooperation—evidenced by Brazil becoming China's leading supplier of food imports—the multi-faceted nature of international relationships complicates this budding alliance. Cultural and institutional frameworks that foster collaboration, such as those seen in the European Union, are noticeably lacking in BRICS.