How the competing interests of G20 and BRICS could shape India’s quest for Global South leadership
As India consolidates its position within the G20, its continued involvement in BRICS is crucial to countering aspirations from countries like China.
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Amid escalating great power rivalry, India’s leadership of the G20 from December 2022 to November 2023 was a test of its diplomatic acumen. Would India be able to successfully host a gathering and ensure a joint statement despite bitter divisions between the West and Russia, while also bridging the gap between developed and developing nations? Would India be able to elevate its global stature in the process, or get mired in the squabbling? The jury is still out, but the consensus seems to be that India succeeded on both these counts.
India’s success at the G20 also turned the spotlight on another multilateral forum where it plays a key role – BRICS – which, over the last year, has seen a surge in interest from developing nations, highlighting the desire for an alternative to Western-dominated platforms.
However, the expansion of BRICS has sparked concerns about its future viability, given the lack of a formal agenda and existing tensions, particularly between China and India. How should we understand India’s approach and intentions for the G20 and BRICS, and how do we situate these two very different groupings within New Delhi’s broader framework for multilateral diplomacy?
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