GS2 · 15 marks · 250 words
Analyze the implications of the expansion of BRICS membership to include countries like Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt on the group's geopolitical relevance and economic power. Evaluate the impact of this development on India's position within BRICS and its ability to further its national interests.
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Syllabus: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
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