India looks to steer BRICS away from anti-Western turn
The BRICS summit 2026 takes place in Delhi this weekend. Unlike last year, Putin and Xi are expected to attend. Can India keep the expanded bloc united?
India is working to maintain the BRICS coalition's neutral image as it prepares to host the 18th BRICS summit in Delhi. The slogan chosen, "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," encompasses the goals of the original five members (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) while also aligning with the ideologies of the newer members (Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates).
India's desire to keep the group low-key and non-confrontational with the United States has influenced the slogan and the summit's focus. Despite the host nation's growing geopolitical clout, the summit is not expected to produce significant outcomes. While India's non-aligned status may help keep BRICS united, the bloc's internal contradictions and challenges will persist.
Nevertheless, there is a possibility of progress in areas such as trade, monetary cooperation, and agriculture.
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