India’s BRICS Presidency 2026: Can New Delhi Balance the US While Leading the Global South?
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Source: India TV News | Original Published At: 2026-01-01 02:13:49 UTC
Key Points
- India officially took over BRICS presidency on January 1, 2026, after a ceremonial gavel handover in December 2025.
- PM Modi's agenda emphasizes a 'humanity-first' approach with pillars of resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.
- India seeks to champion Global South interests while avoiding actions conflicting with US priorities amid existing India-US defense and economic ties.
- BRICS expanded from 5 to 10 members in two years, adding Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and UAE.
- India aims to avoid being drawn into US-China rivalry through multilateral engagement with Moscow and Beijing via BRICS platforms.