In the future, those who write on the increasing role of non-Western powers in a West-dominated world need to open a chapter on the IBS A and another on the Turkey-Brazil deal. If the former's effort to change the global economic structure is to be appreciated, the latter's demand and the pioneering role in channelling that demand on political fields must not be forgotten. If the 21st century is to be about the fall of Western powers, the IBS A and the Turkey-Brazil deal are to be seen as milestones in the rise of non-Western powers. There are indications that the involvement of the middle-sized states in the political arena will continue in the future. One example is that Brazil and Turkey's involvement in the Iranian nuclear issue is expected to continue for quite some time.
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