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    May 28, 2026Commentary

    BRICS in Transition: When Expansion Tests Unity

    bricsmultilateralismglobal-south
    The 2026 BRICS New Delhi summit exposed deep divisions, as Iran-UAE tensions over the Israel-Iran conflict flared. While rapid expansion has increased the group’s geopolitical weight, it has fractured unity—turning a development platform into a fragmented diplomatic arena where India must balance rivalries.
    Vidhya Bhati

    Vidhya Bhati

    Assistant Professor

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