Erdogan to Attend BRICS Summit as Turkiye Continues Shift Away from the West
As Turkiye charts its course towards an alternative to Western dominance through the BRICS economic bloc, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is well aware of the strategic importance, according to filmmaker and analyst Regis Tremblay.
💬 “Erdogan is doing what he’s always done: balancing on both sides of the fence,” Tremblay remarked during Sputnik’s The Critical Hour program, responding to news that Erdogan will attend the BRICS+ session during the upcoming annual summit in Russia. “Erdogan has positioned himself as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine… I’m glad he’s attending, though it’s uncertain if he’ll be invited as a full member just yet. This may serve as more of a preliminary engagement.”
Tremblay also highlighted Turkiye’s historically tense relationship with its Western allies, especially the United States. Host Garland Nixon suggested that Washington could impose sanctions in response to Turkiye’s growing independence, pushing Ankara to further explore alternatives beyond its traditional Western ties.
💬 “There’s no doubt Erdogan has upset Washington, especially with his break from NATO,” Tremblay said, pointing to Turkiye’s independent stance on the Ukraine conflict. “If Erdogan fears sanctions, it makes sense for him to align more closely with BRICS and their emerging international monetary system.”