The BRICS decision to more than double the number of its members has been met with both jubilation and condemnation. Some observers believe the enlargement will make the group more effective, while others argue it may dilute or even negate its whole purpose. Is safety and, more crucially, equitable development better in numbers? To explore this, Oksana is joined by Alexey Maslov, Director at the Institute of Asian and African Studies at Moscow State University.
