Xi’s absence—especially in contrast to Modi’s historic visit—seems to signal a shift in Brazil’s balancing strategy. If India becomes a stronger pole in Lula’s foreign policy calculus, it could indeed dilute China’s influence in BRICS and potentially strengthen Brazil’s positioning with both the US and India.
Kaja Kallas is the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission (not just 'head of European diplomacy').
Xi’s absence—especially in contrast to Modi’s historic visit—seems to signal a shift in Brazil’s balancing strategy. If India becomes a stronger pole in Lula’s foreign policy calculus, it could indeed dilute China’s influence in BRICS and potentially strengthen Brazil’s positioning with both the US and India.
Kaja Kallas is the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission (not just 'head of European diplomacy').