BRICS Faces Unity Test at New Delhi Summit
BRICS, which has expanded its influence on the back of United States tariff and sanction pressure as well as dissatisfaction with the Western-centric international order, is having its cohesion tested. Although the bloc has grown large enough to account for half of the global population and approxim
BRICS is facing a test of unity at its upcoming summit in New Delhi, India. The bloc, which has grown to represent half of the world's population and 40% of the global economy, is finding it difficult to balance the differing priorities of its member states. China and Russia desire an 'anti-West axis,' while India and Brazil favor economic cooperation.
The upcoming summit, attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and leaders from other member states, will serve as a test for the bloc's future direction. The joint statement at the summit is expected to gauge the level of cooperation among BRICS members. Chinese and Indian leaders are aiming to improve relations, with trade between the two countries reaching a record high of $155 billion last year.
However, the Middle East war, in particular Iran's conflict with the UAE, poses a significant challenge to BRICS cohesion. The summit's outcome, especially the language used in the joint statement, will be crucial in determining the bloc's future path.
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