Bangladesh, July 17 -- The expansion of BRICS has transformed the grouping into one of the most closely watched geopolitical and economic platforms in the world. With the admission of new members in 2024 and 2025, BRICS now represents a larger share of the worlds population, economic output, energy resources, and strategic influence than ever before. As the bloc grows in size and ambition, however, it also faces a defining question: what kind of international organization should it become?

The temptation to emulate Western institutions such as the G7, NATO, or even the European Union may appear attractive to some observers. After all, these organizations have shaped global politics for decades and have exercised enormous influence over i...