BRICS leaders, including Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi, gather in New Delhi amid a complex geopolitical backdrop shaped by the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. U.S. tariffs, sanctions and economic pressure are pushing group members to strengthen cooperation on trade, energy and alternative payment systems outside the dollar. The summit also highlights deep divisions within BRICS, as members differ on how far they want to reduce their dependence on the dollar. India, which maintains close ties with the U.S. through the Quad while improving relations with China and Russia, illustrates the strategic autonomy strategy adopted by several countries to navigate between the great powers.
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