Case study - Rise of the BRICS

Question 1

China strengths and weaknesses

Answer 1

STRENGTH:
1. Economic growth/TNC
2. Military
3. Infrastructure
4. Brand China
WEAKNESSES
1. Pop structure
2. Export reliance
3. Political system

Question 2

Russia strengths and weaknesses

Answer 2

STRENGTH:
1. Natural resources
2. Military and nuclear power
3. International role
WEAKNESSES
1. Ageing/declining pop
2. Energy dependency
3. Corruption

Question 3

India strengths and weaknesses

Answer 3

STRENGTH:
1. Education
2. ENG language
3. Youthful population
4. IT and software
WEAKNESSES
1. Infrastructure
2. Energy and water supply
3. Poverty

Question 4

Brazil strengths and weaknesses

Answer 4

STRENGTHS:
1. Agricultural power
2. Energy independence
3. Large m/c
4. World class companies
WEAKNESSES:
1. Economic history (boom/bust)
2. Crime/corruption