Summary
- Turkey has applied to join BRICS in an effort to strengthen its influence in the world and expand relations with developing countries.
- The country’s new diplomatic push reflects aspirations to cultivate ties with all sides in a multipolar world.
- Turkey’s bid to join BRICS comes after frustrations over lack of progress in EU membership and rifts with NATO members.
- Further enlargement of BRICS could be discussed at an upcoming summit, with Malaysia, Thailand, and Azerbaijan also looking to join.