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What to expect from the BRICS+ summit

The BRICS+ summit in Russia next week is likely to see another push on expansion, mainly to close allies of China and Russia. But limited economic benefits for potential new members, divisions among existing members, and concerns (for some) about repercussions from the West will prevent the BRICS+ group from developing into a cohesive rival to the G7.

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