Select two of the BRICS, regional and/or emerging powers (for example, Brazil and Turkey; Brazil and South Africa, or India and China..). -------Compare and contrast their foreign policy capabilities to affect international outcomes. Areas to compare:-------
1. Favorable historical, external, and internal factors -------
2. Institutional settings and commitment to democracy --------
3. Capabilities: military, economic, soft power --------
4. Relationship with great powers -------
Which of the two emerging powers is more likely to become more powerful?
Length: 1,500-1,700 words (references not included). ------
The Countries are Brazil, India, Russia, China and South Africa. The Teacher has also put Turkey, and Iran as emerging regional powers.