BRICS wargames: India’s decision to opt out explained.

During the weeklong Will for Peace 2026 joint naval drills near South Africa’s coast, China, Russia, Iran, and other BRICS members are participating to address rising maritime tensions globally. The drills involve rescue operations, maritime strikes, and technical exchanges, led by China in Simon’s Town. South Africa, as the current BRICS chair, described the exercises as vital for safeguarding maritime trade routes and enhancing peaceful security initiatives, with BRICS Plus countries observing the drills. The drills come amidst frayed US-South Africa relations and heightened geopolitical tensions, with the US seizing a Russian oil tanker and threatening military action against various countries, showing Trump’s distrust towards BRICS members.

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