External Affairs
RIC and the New Asian Balance of Power
In a world reshaped by Trump’s “America First” policies, tariff pressures and intensifying strategic rivalries, the RIC triangle is gaining renewed relevance. The India-China thaw at the 18th BRICS Summit signals not reconciliation, but a cautious recalibration of Asia’s shifting power balance.
By Ajay Poddar
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18 Sep 2026