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BRICS gives India’s balancing power a boost

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The 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi on September 14, 2026, is viewed as a diplomatic success for India, underscoring its increasing influence as a mediator between rival nations. The summit focused on global governance reforms, enhanced trade cooperation among member states, and fostering dialogue between competing powers. India's leadership role was highlighted through the New Delhi Declaration, which outlines these key outcomes.

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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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From pushing reforms in global governance to strengthening trade cooperation and facilitating dialogue among rival nations, the summit highlighted India’s growing role as a bridge between competing global powers.

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2026-09-15 · The Hindu

BRICS gives India’s balancing power a boost · assertive framing

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The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi is being seen as a significant diplomatic achievement for India. asserted

Summit → see → India

summit → push → powers

Here’s a look at the key outcomes and why the New Delhi Declaration matters. asserted

Declaration → ’ → outcomes