Foreign Affairs

Turkey's potential interest in joining BRICS while being a member of NATO could indeed raise concerns and potential conflicts of interest.

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is a military alliance that is primarily focused on collective defense and security cooperation among its member states, which are mostly Western democracies. On the other hand, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) is an association of major emerging economies that aims to enhance economic cooperation and political coordination among its members.

The interests and priorities of NATO and BRICS countries can vary significantly. NATO focuses on Euro-Atlantic security and defense cooperation, while BRICS emphasizes economic development and cooperation among emerging economies. Turkey's potential dual membership in NATO and BRICS could complicate its foreign policy decisions and relationships with other countries, especially given the current geopolitical landscape.

Ultimately, if Turkey were to seriously consider joining BRICS while maintaining its NATO membership, it would likely require careful consideration of the implications for its foreign policy, security commitments, and relationships with other NATO allies. Such a decision could potentially strain Turkey's relations within NATO and impact its standing within the alliance.

Let them join BRICS... then kick them out of NATO... or maybe they'll just withdraw on their own. Either way it's a win-win.