India's BRICS Balancing Act: Can Delhi Keep the Bloc Together?
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India hosts the BRICS summit in Delhi this weekend. The meeting comes at a critical moment for the group.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are both expected to attend. Their presence marks a change from last year's summit.
The expanded bloc now includes more members with different interests. Some lean toward Moscow and Beijing. Others want closer ties with the West.
India holds the chair this year. Delhi wants to keep the group focused on economic growth and development, not confrontation with Western nations.
The question is whether India can hold this diverse group together. All eyes will be on Delhi this weekend.