Brazil’s Role in BRICS Based on Interdependence Theory

Brazil’s Role in BRICS Based on Interdependence Theory
Corresponding author: Hadi A‘lami Fariman
Source: Strategic Studies of International Policy (Motale‘at-e Rahbordi-ye Siyasat-e Beynolmelal)
Year: 7th year, Issue 2 (No. 14)
Publication date: Autumn–Winter 1403 (2024–25)

Article introduction
This article examines Brazil’s role and capabilities within BRICS from the perspective of interdependence theory. Brazil has long sought to become a global power and secure permanent membership on the UN Security Council—an objective that enjoys consensus among its political, military, and academic elites.
Despite extensive publicity and declared influence, Brazil’s domestic economic and political conditions show that the country is still at an early stage in becoming an effective global and BRICS actor. The findings suggest that Brazil can only play a meaningful and sustained role in BRICS and its region if it implements domestic policies in a consistent and stable manner so that political swings (left or right) do not nullify the positive effects of previous governments’ actions.
Using a descriptive–analytical, library-based method, the study provides an explanatory perspective on Brazil’s position and capacity within BRICS. It concludes that while Brazil currently has limited ability to exert strong influence in BRICS, with domestic political stability and coherent policymaking it could become a significant economic and political actor in the group and on the global stage.