Join CERES for a talk with Dr. Rachel Salzman on her book: "Russia, BRICS, and the Disruption of Global Order." Dr. Salzman tells the story of why Russia broke with the West, how BRICS came together, why the group is emblematic of Russia's challenge to the existing global order and how BRICS has changed since its debut. She discusses how the BRICS group of non-Western states with emerging economies is held together by a shared commitment to revising global economic governance and strict noninterference in the internal affairs of other countries and how while BRICS is not exclusively a Russian story, understanding the role of BRICS in Russian foreign policy is critical to understanding the group's mission. In a time of alienation from the Euro-Atlantic world, BRICS provides Russia with much needed political support and legitimacy. While the longterm cohesion of the group is uncertain, BRICS stands as one of Vladimir Putin's signature international accomplishments. 

This will be a brown bag lunch event. Feel free to bring your own lunch; refreshments will be provided. RSVP is required.

Speaker:

Rachel S. Salzman, visiting scholar, Department of European and Eurasian Studies, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies