The BRICS summit in Delhi, hosted by Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, is currently underway, and in the midst of it, the shadow of Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, looms over the meeting. This summit, which includes leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is clearly influenced by internal group disagreements as well as global challenges.
Disagreements Within BRICS
While BRICS leaders are trying to present a collective and united response to global challenges and pressures from Washington, it seems that disagreements among member countries hinder achieving this goal. Some countries are concerned about China's growing influence, while others are seeking to maintain relations with the United States. This discord is particularly evident in terms of economic and military strategies.
As the host, Narendra Modi is trying to foster a spirit of cooperation and prevent separatism among BRICS members. However, the presence of Putin and Xi Jinping at this summit clearly illustrates the efforts of China and Russia to create a united front against the West. Especially as relations between China and the United States have severely deteriorated, BRICS is emerging as an alternative bloc.
Global Challenges and BRICS' Response
In this context, BRICS leaders must answer the question of whether they can effectively act as a strong bloc against global challenges, including climate change and economic crises. This meeting is taking place amid international tensions and rapid changes in global policies, casting the future of this bloc into uncertainty.
Given these circumstances, it seems that Trump's shadow and his policies still influence the international landscape, and BRICS is striving to effectively confront these challenges. Can this summit be recognized as a turning point in the history of BRICS and in international relations?
