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BRICs

Exploring the theory that Brazil, Russia, India and China will be major economic powers

World Service,4 episodes

Episodes

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The Changing Face of Global Power - Part 1
Is the US an ageing superpower?
19 Sep 2005,22 mins
The Changing Face of Global Power - Part 2
In search of signs that this new world may already be dawning
30 Sep 2005,22 mins
The Changing Face of Global Power - Part 3
Imagining what it will be like to live in a world where the US have to share
07 Oct 2005,22 mins
The Changing Face of Global Power - Part 4
Will the BRICs meet our expectations
14 Oct 2005,22 mins