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India Treads Cautiously Amidst Rising Russia-China Alliance

9/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

India approaches its role in BRICS cautiously due to rivalry with China and security issues with Pakistan.
The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline reflects Russia's pivot from Europe to Asia, creating a bloc with China and Iran.
Western sanctions have inadvertently bolstered this alliance, while India strengthens ties with Russia despite U.S. tariffs.
A unified Russia-India-China axis presents military and economic challenges to the West.
The shifting global order highlights the need for India to navigate its diplomatic choices carefully.

History

Historical Context

The BRICS coalition, formed in 2009 with Brazil, Russia, India, China, and later South Africa in 2010, emerged to counter Western economic dominance. By 2021, Russia's trade with China surged by 25%. India's cautious stance reflects historical tensions with China and Pakistan, echoing Cold War dynamics, while the evolving Russia-India-China bloc presents strategic challenges for Western nations in a multipolar world.

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Story summary

India approaches its role in BRICS cautiously due to rivalry with China and security issues with Pakistan.
The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline reflects Russia's pivot from Europe to Asia, creating a bloc with China and Iran.
Western sanctions have inadvertently bolstered this alliance, while India strengthens ties with Russia despite U.S. tariffs.
A unified Russia-India-China axis presents military and economic challenges to the West.
The shifting global order highlights the need for India to navigate its diplomatic choices carefully.

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