BRICS is an economic alliance not a Military alliance. NATO is backed by ideology to an extent. BRICS don't claim to have any such underlying principles. Chin

BRICS is an economic alliance not a Military alliance. NATO is backed by ideology to an extent. BRICS don't claim to have any such underlying principles. China and India have a USD 135 Billion Annual Trade. Practical Relationship - Not friends, Not allies, will do business together. ---- Sometimes it's good to know that the other person is not your friend. Otherwise, like Europe one might find out that their friend and ally might not always have their best interests at heart.