The expansion of BRICS signals a shift towards a more multipolar world order. Discuss how this expanded grouping presents India with opportunities to enhance its global leadership while introducing certain challenges.
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BRICS at its recent summit underwent a significant expansion introducing members like UAE, Saudi, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia etc. This represents members of BRICS. Opportunities for India: 1) Deeper engagements with middle east members => UAE, Saudi etc. 2) Greater institutional framework India on facilitation for diversification of oil exports 3) Conflict resolution forum for India → China UAE/Saudi → Iran Egypt → Ethiopia Voice of global south => issues like de-dollarization, data privacy, climate change. 5) Market diversification for trade and diaspora. Challenges for India: 1) Intra-BRICS conflicts like Saudi-Iran, India-China => paralyzing. 2) Anti-West perception of USA and Europe. 3) Lack of Latin American and Polynesian representation. 4) Detached from West => limits to global engagements. Thus, expanded BRICS does strengthen multipolarity, but need to collaborate with West for achieving multi-alignment activities.
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Map showing BRICS members including Russia, UAE, Saudi, India, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Brazil, South Africa
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Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings affecting India
BRICS and Multilateral Groupings
BRICS Expansion and India's Role
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