Modi's ASEAN meet: BRICS, Quad interactions could reshape India's global role
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to join global leaders—including US President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Li Qiang—at the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur from October 26-28.
This gathering is a big deal for India, as Modi will attend alongside Brazil's President Lula da Silva while gearing up to host the Quad and BRICS summits in 2026.
India's unique position on the world stage
India stands out as the only country in both Quad and BRICS, giving it a unique spot on the world stage.
With possible delays in the next Quad summit and India set to chair BRICS in 2026, topics like trade, economic pressure, and even some ongoing tensions with the US are likely to come up.
For young Indians watching global events, this is a moment where international alliances—and India's role—could shift in interesting ways.