BRICS Summit in India Exposes Internal Rifts Over Iran, Ukraine, China Dominance

Internal divisions within BRICS persist, exacerbated by the recent summit in India and ongoing expansion efforts. Key points of contention include the wars in Iran and Ukraine, and concerns over Chinese economic dominance, which are assessed to hinder unified action. The extent to which these divisions will impact future bloc cohesion and alignment with Western positions remains uncertain.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the BRICS summit in India, marking his first visit in nearly seven years. This visit, coupled with a planned bilateral meeting with PM Modi, signals a potential de-escalation in Sino-Indian border tensions and a thaw in relations, though substantive outcomes remain uncertain. The BRICS summit itself faces internal divisions over various geopolitical issues and expansion, which may hinder unified action.