Chan Chian Wen is a chartered engineer and scientist working in the industry analyzing product life cycles along the supply chain and observing changes in the multipolar geopolitical economy, particularly in commodities and their derivatives.
A common criticism of BRICS is that the grouping is an unstable and short-sighted bloc made up of a diverse mix of countries with little in common other than a shared resentment of Washington. Critics argue that without a unifying force, BRICS lacks the unity needed for long-term stability.