The Global Village Meets its Aspirations The upcoming Brics summit has drawn a list of heavy hitting leaders from around the world, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message promising to put global well being at the top of the agenda.
But what lies beneath the rhetoric is worth examining as India prepares to host this gathering of nations. For years, the Brics bloc has been touted as a counterbalance to Western influence in global affairs.
With its membership including Brazil, Russia, China, India, and South Africa, it represents a significant chunk of the world's population and economic might.