Can India bridge BRICS’ growing geopolitical divides?
India prepares to host the expanded BRICS Summit from September 12-13, with former senior diplomats highlighting the historic significance of the event and the geopolitical challenges and strategic opportunities it presents. As the 10-member group marks 20 years of existence, former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev emphasized that the turning point for BRICS lies in India's unique position as a diplomatic bridge between the group and Western nations.
Sachdev cautioned against replacing one dominant global power with another, particularly in global trade and financial systems, warning that a de-dollarized world replacing the US with China could still create a single-hegemon architecture. Addressing the challenge of building consensus among diverse member nations, former diplomat Surendra Kumar urged India to steer the summit toward practical economic growth, technology sharing, and development, focusing on areas such as Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to drive real success and address pressing global issues.
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