CivilizationStates

The NationState is also under attack from self-defined "civilization states" that see themselves as inheriting from large ancient empires and their possessions.

https://www.noemamag.com/why-china-and-indias-populism-threaten-the-world-order/

Emphasis on ancient culture / ethnicity / religion.

Disturbingly, the main BRICS :

• India
• China
• Russia

all see themselves as civilization states.

Brazil probably doesn't, though I'm sure it would like to throw its weigh about. It's got a huge land-mass. Relatively few people though.

See also :

• NeoEurasianism