India is set to assume the Chairmanship of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) bloc in two weeks, taking over a grouping that has come under increasing scrutiny from Washington and is grappling with internal divisions.
Analysts say New Delhi is expected to prioritise shared challenges facing countries of the Global South, including development financing, trade and economic co-operation. India is also likely to frame the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa alliance as a platform focused on development and reform, rather than one defined in opposition to Western powers.
The incoming Chair is expected to emphasise consensus-building within the bloc, as members hold differing views on issues such as expansion, geopolitical alignment and global governance reforms.
India’s leadership of BRICS will be closely watched, particularly as the grouping seeks to strengthen its influence on the global stage while managing both external criticism and internal differences.
–ChannelAfrica–
