Can India and China rally Brics to ease Strait of Hormuz tensions?
- Posted on August 11, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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The escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz present a critical opportunity for BRICS nations to demonstrate multilateral diplomatic influence. With India and China positioned as key players, the bloc could strengthen Oman's mediation efforts and establish a counterbalance to Western-led diplomatic initiatives. A coordinated BRICS response would leverage the collective economic and political weight of emerging markets to pursue peaceful resolution, offering regional stakeholders viable alternatives to traditional power structures.
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