Washington: In the latest edition of “My View of the World,” NewsMobile Editor-in-Chief Saurabh Shukla examines three major developments shaping global geopolitics: the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the ongoing US-Iran war and the Republican midterm convention in Texas.
The BRICS Summit in New Delhi comes at a critical moment for global geopolitics, with the Iran war, US-China rivalry and Donald Trump’s midterm battle reshaping the international order.
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India is preparing to host the 18th BRICS Summit on Sept. 12-13, bringing together leaders of the 11-member grouping, including China and Russia. The key question, in my view, is how India navigates issues such as trade in local currencies, a move that has faced strong opposition from US President Donald Trump.
At the same time, India’s position within BRICS provides it with strategic space to balance its relations with both Washington and Beijing.
The expected presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping comes as India and China cautiously work toward a diplomatic thaw, while New Delhi continues to engage with the US through platforms such as the Quad.
The Iran war adds another layer of uncertainty. Despite efforts toward negotiations, continued attacks between Washington and Tehran suggest that a quick peace deal remains difficult. For India, managing energy security while protecting its wider geopolitical interests will be crucial.
Meanwhile, Trump faces a major political test in the Nov. 3 US midterm elections, with all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats up for election. His appearances at Republican events are aimed at energizing the party’s base and voters, but the war and rising oil prices could complicate that effort.
Ultimately, I believe nation-first diplomacy will shape this turbulent geopolitical phase, whether it is Trump’s “America First” or Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s India-first approach.
In geopolitics, as they say, anything is possible.
