What difference has BRICS made on the world stage?

The 17th BRICS summit takes place in Brazil again, aiming to balance Western economic power and political dominance. But as the meetings take place, eyes are on the US and President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, perhaps showing America still holds the cards. While the host nation, Brazil, condemns Israel's aggression and NATO’s increased defence spending, other countries are not so outspoken. And two important faces are not attending - Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. So, does BRICS still have a cohesive purpose?

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