Larger and more divided, the BRICS arrive in New Delhi under the shadow of war

The BRICS bloc is convening in New Delhi this weekend to address the challenges of maintaining internal cohesion as the group expands to eleven member nations. The summit takes place against the backdrop of the ongoing war and concerns regarding the increasingly divergent interests among the member states.

The primary challenge for the bloc is to demonstrate that its expanded membership can still function as a unified entity despite the geopolitical complexities and internal differences. The event serves as a platform to determine if these eleven countries can reconcile their conflicting agendas to maintain a collective voice.