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India, Iran, China, Russia… BRICS: The bloc that wants to defy the West but is divided from within

Inde, Iran, Chine, Russie... Les Brics, ce bloc qui veut défier l’Occident mais se déchire de l’intérieur
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Source: Marianne | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 05:00:10 UTC

Key Points

  • The 18th BRICS summit is scheduled for 12-13 September in New Delhi under India's presidency.
  • India must seek consensus among China, Russia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates while managing its relationship with the United States.
  • The war involving Iran has exposed BRICS divisions and prevented a common declaration at the foreign ministers' meeting in May.
  • The article notes that BRICS remains influential and aims to reshape global trade, despite internal disagreements.
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