Analyzing Integration of BRIC into GVCs: A Value-Added Trade Perspective – José Firmino de Sousa Filho, Gervásio Ferreira dos Santos, Luiz Carlos de Santana Ribeiro, Rodrigo Barbosa de Cerqueira, BRICS Journal of Economics, December 8, 2025. The paper examines the involvement of Brazil, Russia, India, and China in global value chains between 2000 and 2014, focusing on domestic value-added exports and vertical specialization.
BRICS Expansion and the Future of World Order: Perspectives from Member States, Partners, and Aspirants – Stewart Patrick, Erica Hogan, Oliver Stuenkel, Alexander Gabuev, Ashley J. Tellis, Tong Zhao, Gustavo de Carvalho, Steven Gruzd, Amr Hamzawy, Etsehiwot Kebret, Elina Noor, Karim Sadjadpour, Ebtesam Al-Ketbi, Victor Mijares, Ovigwe Eguegu, Abdulaziz Sager, Gilles Yabi, Sinan Ülgen, Trinh Nguyen, Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, March 31, 2025. The potential of BRICS members and partner countries to fulfill their individual aspirations via BRICS hinges on what vision of the future of world order ultimately wins out within BRICS.
BRICS economic integration: Prospects and challenges – Marida Nach, Ronney Ncwadi, South African JHournal of International Affairs, July 31, 2024. This comprehensive literature analysis reveals the potential for and the complexity of achieving economic integration among the BRICS, underscoring the necessity for enhanced cooperation and policy harmonization.