Johannesburg, March 25 (NationPress) India’s talent for managing relationships with various, often conflicting parties may emerge as a significant diplomatic asset, acting as a conduit between BRICS and the US. A report indicates that during President Donald Trump's tenure, the bloc was perceived as anti-American and a potential challenge to Washington.

The South African publication, The Citizen, discussed how India's ties with Israel could influence the solidarity among BRICS nations.

The ongoing conflict in Iran has revealed the limitations of the military supremacy held by the US-Israel alliance while also showcasing the strains that significant geopolitical crises impose on the framework of a new multipolar world.

According to the report, Donald Trump’s aggressive global strategy met its match when the US and Israel engaged in military actions against Iran. Unlike Venezuela, the Islamic Republic retaliated vigorously, even in the face of losing its supreme leader. The war's conclusion will undoubtedly leave lasting lessons for both America and Israel, with implications that extend beyond mere military engagements.

“The conflict has laid bare the fissures within major international alliances, such as the United Nations, NATO, and even BRICS, as member nations increasingly find their national agendas diverging,” the report stated.

The report further remarked that concerns surrounding New Delhi’s stance on Israel potentially jeopardizing BRICS unity fail to recognize a core aspect of Indian diplomacy – the country has consistently refrained from aligning with rigid geopolitical factions.

As noted, India’s diplomatic strategy has historically emphasized strategic autonomy, allowing it to balance relationships across competing alliances while safeguarding its national interests.

“This strategy is particularly evident in the Middle East, where India fosters robust partnerships with Israel in areas like defense technology, agriculture, and innovation, while simultaneously maintaining strong economic and energy connections with the Arab world and Iran,” the report asserted.

“This balancing act is not an inconsistency but a calculated strategy. For India, its deepening ties with Israel are based on practical considerations,” it added.

Highlighting India’s constructive role as a pragmatic global player, the report concluded, “Rather than undermining BRICS coherence, India’s position illustrates the dynamic nature of multipolar diplomacy, as seen in its amicable relations with Iran, Israel’s principal adversary.”