Brics leaders act to hedge – not revolt – against US dollar dominance
Leaders of the expanded Brics bloc, now comprising 11 nations across four continents, convened in New Delhi. The summit, attended by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and heads of other international organizations, highlighted the growing influence of emerging economies.
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Open questions and key claims
The expansion of BRICS, which now includes Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, is seen as a constraint by some.
BRICS' success should be measured by whether it makes Western dominance harder to exercise, not by posing an alternative to West-led institutions.
The mere existence of BRICS is an important platform for Global South countries to express their voices and bypass the West in cooperation.
India cannot afford to have a joint statement that rails against Washington.
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China's foreign ministry stated China is willing to work with India to manage differences and be good neighbors and friends.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Brics members to elevate cooperation to 'new heights' in areas like artificial intelligence.
Xi proposed an initiative on 'AI-empowered new industrialisation' to enhance collaboration on industrial and supply chains.
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