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The Director of the BRICS Policy Center, Marta Fern\u00e1ndez, authored the article \u201cSaudi Arabia and the BRICS: Positive Neutrality and Diplomatic Leadership in Multipolar Times\u201d<\/em>, in collaboration with Maria Lu\u00edza Figueiredo dos Santos, a graduate of the International Relations Institute at PUC-Rio.<\/p>\n

The article is the result of research developed by Maria Lu\u00edza during her participation in the Institutional Scientific Initiation Program (PIBIC\/CNPq), under the supervision of Professor Marta Fern\u00e1ndez.<\/p>\n

In this piece, the authors reflect on Saudi Arabia\u2019s potential entry into the BRICS. The Saudi Kingdom has shown hesitation regarding its formal accession to the group. According to recent statements by the Minister of Economy and Planning, Faisal Al-Ibrahim, the country is still assessing the benefits and challenges before formalizing its entry. However, this is not merely a sign of indecision\u2014it reveals a diplomatic identity built on what is referred to as \u201cpositive neutrality.\u201d<\/p>\n

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