AVOIDING European Attitude IN THE ANTI.
In the past, BRICS has aimed to increase cooperation with other developing nations in the economy, business, politics, and social development as well as to encourage cooperation between nations within the so-called Global South.
In order to stabilize the economic hegemony of the Group of 7 nations— Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the United States— Russia launched BRICS in 2009.
However, as China and Russia attempt to place BRICS as a counterbalance to the G7 and other Western-led configurations, both the BRIC and G7 ) are unable to resist expanding their personal agenda towards broader global social and security issues.
For instance, the alliances have clearly taken opposing positions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
For instance, BRICS rulers issued a joint statement during the conference expressing their concern over the ongoing conflict and requesting an immediate ceasefire.
South Africa, China, and India did not denounce Russia’s invasion of Ukraine despite the fact that Russian President Vladimir Putin was absent from the mountain due to an collar permit issued for alleged war crimes. Brazil has declined to impose sanctions on Moscow or visit European nations in sending weapons to Ukraine.
In contrast, Russia was subjected to harsher restrictions at the G7 conference in March.
This might imply that BRICS gives its members the opportunity to oppose and challenge the US-led European dominance. However, this type of anti-Western sentiment runs counter to Indonesia’s free and effective foreign policy, which forbids it from siding with other nations or adhering to any defense agreements.
Indonesia was one of the Non-Aligned Movement’s founding members. Therefore, it often upholds the principle of nonintervention in the conflicts between the great powers and just wants to concentrate on bringing about social justice and world peace.
During its 2022 G20 president, Indonesia made an effort to mediate between Russia and Ukraine. Therefore, joining BRICS would only make Indonesia’s situation excessively difficult.
Additionally, if Indonesia joins the BRICS, the West will likely interpret it as a sign of support for Russia and China, which could have an impact on Indonesia’s diplomatic ties with the US and other European nations.