Major General S B Asthana (@asthana_shashi ) argues India’s BRICS chairmanship faces a defining test as the Russia-Ukraine war, West Asian conflict, US tariff pressure and India-China tensions expose internal contradictions.

Major General S B Asthana (@asthana_shashi ) argues India’s BRICS chairmanship faces a defining test as the Russia-Ukraine war, West Asian conflict, US tariff pressure and India-China tensions expose internal contradictions.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi enters what may be called the “BRICS time-space — 2026”, expectations will inevitably rise that India’s presidency of the grouping can deliver tangible outcomes. ✍️NIRENDRA DEV
BRICS Summit in New Delhi comes at a critical moment for Indian foreign policy, with China’s President Xi Jinping set to attend and expectations rising over whether the grouping can deliver more than diplomatic rhetoric.
From infrastructure to energy, technology and people-to-people exchanges, China is playing an active role in strengthening cooperation with #BRICS countries. #BRICS2026 #WorldNow