India's 'America Plus' strategy tested as Xi, Putin plan BRICS visits

India is deepening ties with China and Russia while seeking to prevent BRICS from becoming an anti-Western bloc, a balancing act that will be tested by upcoming visits from Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. The strategy, dubbed 'America Plus,' reflects India's effort to maintain strategic autonomy amid great-power competition. The outcome will signal whether India can sustain its multi-alignment posture without alienating Western partners.