Agreed. I see Russia, China and India as enough disruption to the old world. China and India alone that like 35% of the world population. The question is why BRICS wouldn't be a disruption, they certainly are and will change the world as we know it.

JesseJames

That's a long-term vs short-term tradeoff. With China, the short-term viability is much greater.

I agree. 
I could imagine them functioning for long term if only China wasn't there. 

Coinsreporter

I'm primarily expecting BRICS to play the role of foil to dollar hegemony. Long-term, I don't have any expectation of these countries forming a cohesive or functional union.