On November 28, the Valdai Discussion Club hosted an expert discussion titled "BRICS Today: Plateau or New Rise?" International competition is constantly intensifying, posing new challenges even for the most successful formats of cooperation between states. Over the past few years, BRICS has become one of the most important universal institutions in the modern world, a leader among the majority of countries, and the foundation of true multipolarity. The group's expansion in 2024–2025 has increased the regional representation of its members. However, BRICS still needs to develop its modus operandi and adapt to the most pressing trends in international development.