BRICS Summit 2026: A Test of India's Diplomatic Balancing Act The upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi is a critical moment for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as he seeks to manage complex relationships between major world powers.
The presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the summit has significant implications for India's diplomatic strategy, particularly its efforts to maintain good relations with both Beijing and Moscow while deepening ties with the West.
Modi's decision to invite Xi and Putin to attend the BRICS Summit is a calculated move to reassert India's influence in global affairs.