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BRICS leaders gather in India amid a reordering of global alliances

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in India for a BRICS summit, which will be attended by Chinese leader, amid a shift in global alliances. The talks point to India's efforts to balance its relationships with major powers, including the US and China. India is unlikely to meet Washington's demands to limit ties with Moscow and instead plans to propose an economic dialogue with Beijing. Several smaller countries are also strengthening their relations with multiple nations, including Canada and Vietnam, in response to uncertainty from the US.

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The 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi, India from September 9-10, bringing together leaders from an expanded group of eleven nations. The summit aimed to counterbalance the influence of the G7 and advocate for a "multipolar world," but faced internal divisions over issues like Middle East conflicts and economic governance. Despite these challenges, India managed to secure a unified joint declaration, prioritizing trade and technological cooperation while avoiding assigning blame for contentious geopolitical issues. This diplomatic achievement highlighted India's role as a bridge between competing global powers. However, experts note that BRICS remains constrained by differing national interests among its members, with key cracks in institutional modernization hindering its effectiveness compared to the G7.

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They also come amid efforts by several smaller powers to hedge against an unpredictable US: Canada is strengthening ties with European and African nations, Qatar’s prime minister just visited China, and Vietnam’s leader is visiting Russia, France, the US, and Canada this month.

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🔮 Russia’s president landed in India for a BRICS summit that looks set to underline a broader reordering of global alliances.

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Russia’s president landed in India for a BRICS summit that looks set to underline a broader reordering of global alliances. asserted

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The talks in Delhi — also set to be attended by China’s leader — point to India’s attempt to balance ties with global powers: It has long sought to deepen relations with the US, but is unlikely to meet Washington’s demands to curb relations with Moscow and is reportedly set to propose a strategic economic dialogue with Beijing. uncertain

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