India’s BRICS Presidency and US G20 Leadership to Test Multilateral Diplomacy in 2026

Source: Firstpost | Original Published At: 2025-12-07 11:09:41 UTC

Key Points

• India will chair BRICS in 2026 during its post-expansion redefinition phase, aiming to represent Global South interests
• US G20 presidency will focus on stabilizing the international order through established institutions
• India's diplomatic challenge: balancing BRICS' multipolar agenda with G20's Western-centric economic priorities
• New Development Bank and digital governance identified as key areas for India's practical cooperation leadership
• Contrasting BRICS emphasis on strategic autonomy vs G20 focus on norm rebuilding highlights multilateral fragmentation