East is East, West is West − and Turkey is looking to forge its own BRICS path between the two
Turkey's relations with Russia, China, and other BRICS nations are on the rise as the country seeks to balance its ties with the West and the East.
Turkey has long been a key player in international relations, and its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia has made it a vital player in both the West and the East.
In recent years, Turkey's relations with the West have been strained over issues such as human rights, democracy, and freedom of the press.
As a result, Turkey is increasingly looking to the East to forge new partnerships and alliances.
Turkey's relations with Russia have been on the rise in recent years, and the two countries have cooperated on a number of issues, including energy, trade, and defence.
Turkey is also a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a regional security organisation that includes Russia, China, and four Central Asian states.
Turkey's relations with China are also growing, and the two countries have signed a number of agreements on trade, investment, and infrastructure.
Turkey is also a member of the Belt and Road Initiative, a Chinese-led infrastructure project that aims to connect China with Europe and Africa.
Turkey's relations with other BRICS nations, such as Brazil, India, and South Africa, are also growing, and the country is increasingly seen as a bridge between the West and the East.
Turkey's BRICS membership would give it a greater voice in global affairs and help it to balance its ties with the West and the East.
However, Turkey's membership in BRICS is not without its challenges.
Turkey's human rights record has been criticised by some BRICS members, and the country's relations with the West are likely to remain strained for the foreseeable future.
Despite these challenges, Turkey is likely to continue to play a key role in international relations, and its BRICS membership could help it to forge a new path between the West and the East.
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