This contribution argues that BRICS is designed to manage inner-group tensions indirectly by endorsing a number of pragmatic operating principles. However, these principles seem to work best at smaller scale conflicts but not larger armed confrontation. The article breifly discusses the internal operating procedures of the BRICS group followed by a discussion of their relative value vis-à-vis inner group conflict. The article finishes by exploring the role of smaller group members such as South Africa and their ability to dissipate political tensions.

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适合目的？金砖国家与集团内部冲突

这一贡献认为，金砖国家旨在通过认可一些务实的经营原则来间接管理集团内部的紧张局势。然而，这些原则似乎在较小规模的冲突中效果最好，但在较大的武装对抗中效果不佳。文章简要讨论了金砖国家集团的内部运作程序，然后讨论了它们相对于集团内部冲突的相对价值。文章最后探讨了南非等较小团体成员的作用及其缓解政治紧张局势的能力。