Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
Q4. Examine the implications of the expansion of BRICS for global governance. Analyse its significance for India’s economic and strategic interests. Suggest how India should shape its role within the grouping. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: InsightsIAS
Why the question
BRICS expansion is a recent geopolitical development reflecting shifts towards multipolarity and Global South assertion, making it highly relevant for IR and global governance debates.Key Demand of the question
The question requires examining the impact of BRICS expansion on global governance structures, analysing its economic and strategic implications specifically for India, and suggesting how India should shape its role within the grouping.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly mention BRICS expansion and its significance in reshaping global power structures.Body
- Global governance implications: Indicate shift towards multipolarity and alternative institutional frameworks.
- India’s economic and strategic significance: Highlight opportunities and risks for India within expanded BRICS.
- India’s role shaping: Suggest India’s approach in terms of leadership, balancing and institutional engagement.
Conclusion
Provide a forward-looking line on India leveraging BRICS for equitable global order while maintaining strategic autonomy.
