"This book presents an excellent update on BRICS which has come to be an exemplar of contemporary plurilateral summit institutions. Critical analysis by eminent researchers from four continents brings out various key features of BRICS: mission, values, agenda, evolving institutional identity, compliance performance and models of engagement with international organizations and so on. They reveal to us its success factors for such an enduring performance across global summitry that underscores the shared interests and priorities of BRICS nations. This multidisciplinary study produced by two celebrated editors is a convincing evidence that despite distinct historical, political, economic and cultural contexts, the future cooperation of the BRICS as a concert of equals remains grounded in its members’ shared values and goals." - Swaran Singh, Professor, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi"The value of this book rests squarely on its distinctive mix of contributors, impressive experts situated both within the BRICS countries and beyond. Taking issue with the sceptics, Kirton and Larionova have mobilized a valuable countervailing analysis highlighting the BRICS relative success in performance with respect to global governance." - Andrew F. Cooper, Professor, the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Department of Political Science, University of Waterloo.
