A Decade of BRICS Cooperation
Since its launch in 2006, BRICS has evolved from an investment concept into an influential international mechanism and a major bloc to hedge against financial crisis, drive economic growth and democratize international relations, after consistently fostering positive development through the years.
by
Hu Zhoumeng & Andrey Maleev
![Brics timeline](http://chinaindiadialogue.com/media/1/WEBSITE%20ARTICLES%20BY%20MONTHS/September%202017/BRICS%20data/BRICS_TIMELINE.jpg)