ERDOGAN TURNS TO BRICS: Turkey formally submits application to join BRICS+.

NATO member Turkey, which is also seeking accession to the EU - is wanting to bolster its global influence and forge new ties beyond its traditional Western allies.

That's bound to ruffle a few (anti)-think tank professionals across the Atlantic!

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