BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc
· World · The Independent, Al Jazeera
Leaders of BRICS nations are meeting in New Delhi to discuss global conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East alongside rising tensions between the US and China. The summit includes Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, highlighting challenges to unity. Despite recent expansion to 11 countries representing half the world's population, the bloc faces competing regional ambitions and foreign-policy interests. India aims to balance its strategic ties with Russia and China while deepening partnerships with Western powers like the US.
Why it matters
The summit tests India's ability to navigate a diverse group with internal rivalries while maintaining its strategic autonomy. It determines whether the expanded BRICS can actually act as a cohesive voice in the global order.
Read the original report — The Independent
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