Why Kazakhstan is not joining BRICS

For some reason, many people believe that membership in some international organizations or associations is mandatory or highly desirable. Be it the UN or the EU, the IMF or the SCO, and so on. But ask any ordinary citizen of Russia or Kazakhstan now - what international organizations are we a member of? One-two-three... and that's it, the vast majority will not say anything further. But let's ask - what good does this membership in these organizations give us? And even more so, no one will be able to answer... even seasoned politicians...

Today, the XVI summit of BRICS member countries started in Kazan, 36 countries of the world, 6 organizations are participating... and the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan has been invited as a guest and he will speak at this summit. Kazakhstan is neither a participant nor a candidate for such participation... moreover, Kazakhstan has officially stated that it does not intend to join this organization now or in the foreseeable future. But why?

BRICS was created by some countries as a counterweight to the American-European international political and economic organizations. The main countries are China, Russia, India, Iran, Egypt, the UAE, Brazil, and so on... In essence, this is a powerful and rapidly gaining strength association. Based on the population of India and China, we can say that the majority of the world's population is already in BRICS. And in terms of the economy... real production... and military potential... and hydrocarbon reserves...

So why is Kazakhstan in no hurry to join what would seem to be an extremely advantageous alliance? Let's think together.

1. More is better than less. Kazakhstan is already a member of many international organizations and is already connected with all BRICS countries by friendly and partnership relations. Duplicating these ties is unnecessary. Firstly, this is the creation of some other structures in the republic that will perform all the same tasks... this, like membership itself, is not a cheap "pleasure". And so many organizations - it is neither cold nor hot in the republic, but the costs are significant.

2. Some BRICS countries are too intensively trying to oppose this organization to other international organizations in which America or Europe play a key role. It gets to the point that BRICS acts almost as a competitor and/or antagonist of the UN, IMF... And joining such a politically committed organization automatically means choosing a side and actively participating in such activities. Kazakhstan traditionally proclaims neutrality.

3. Officially, Kazakhstan declares that it gives primacy to the UN - it is this organization that should solve all global problems in an exclusive manner. Well, BRICS seems to undermine this monopoly right of the UN... They say - this is called rocking the boat in an already troubled sea...

But what if without officialdom?

Let's look at this situation without official rhetoric, in a purely simple way. Kazakhstan's entry into BRICS does not give anything positive to our republic. But negative aspects are possible. Although the whole notorious world of the West and developed countries (USA, Europe, Japan, Australia, Canada) pretend that BRICS does not bother them, in fact they perceive the entry of new members into it extremely painfully, they perceive the strengthening and development of this organization as a potential growing threat. And Kazakhstan's membership in this organization will raise a number of questions from these countries. And each such question is an awkward pose, with a demand to answer "are you for the whites or the reds"?

Neutrality has its obvious advantages, but the choice of side also brings some dividends. More correctly - pros and cons. For example, if you choose the USA, Europe and the supposedly "world of freedom and democracy" - they will give you a cookie, but your own people will not understand and will arrange a "dark" one... If you choose the alternative in the form of BRICS - they will praise... and the West will add poison to the cookies.

Other countries

China and India are active participants in BRICS - they are pursuing their own goals. They have a powerful economy, real production, strong armies... they are nuclear powers. The potential is literally inexhaustible! But at the same time, the West keeps them at baseboard level... the same USA, which produces nothing but the unsecured dollar, dictates to them "what to eat in the morning, and how to wipe your ass with toilet paper" (at least, they are trying to do so).

Russia is extremely interested in the existence and development of BRICS. Alas, the clumsy actions of President Putin have ultimately led Russia to international isolation. The country is in the clutches of tough sanctions, it is literally being strangled, it is a real blockade... BRICS is one of the tools for destroying the sanctions system and breaking the blockade. The more actively BRICS develops and the more members join it, the more multipolar the world is, which does not obey the dictatorship of the USA and its few satellites... However, there is a fly in the ointment... which will spoil the whole barrel of honey. For example, the BRICS countries do not really support Russia in its actions in Ukraine. And the BRICS bank has even joined the anti-Russian sanctions, although the Russian Federation honestly fulfills its obligations. That is, the Russian side conscientiously invests money in the development of this bank, and it also punishes it at its own expense... sadomaso, I think that's what it is called in the world of perverts? Despite this, Russia remains one of the most active participants in BRICS and its energy is largely the key to success. But Russia essentially has nowhere to go... it can't surrender to NATO after all... But why does Kazakhstan need it?

A neutral-friendly status is more advantageous! Let's remember the same Sweden, which laid the foundation for its prosperity (and a kind of "Swedish-style socialism") back in the days of World War II - being an active intermediary in trade between Western countries (the USA first of all) and Nazi Germany. And in this status, Kazakhstan is extremely advantageous for the Russian Federation...

So let BRICS bloom and smell, and we'll sit on the porch, smoke, and watch... are we for the whites, or for the reds...

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