Turkey would not benefit from BRICS membership

Ankara says it wants to join BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, but doubts over the likely benefits remain

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  • Obstacles to joining BRICS and the SCO
  • EU-Turkey Customs Union
  • Dependence on NATO
  • Membership in BRICS and SCO unlikely
  • Status quo yields greatest benefits

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