Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have convened at a summit in China to showcase their solidarity as a counterpoint to U.S. global influence. While their public display of friendship aims to challenge American leadership, underlying differences in their strategic interests remain unresolved.
The gathering is part of a broader effort by these leaders to assert a multipolar world order, where no single nation dictates global affairs. However, the trio’s divergent priorities—ranging from trade policies to regional security concerns—continue to complicate their cooperation. Analysts suggest that while the summit signals a willingness to engage in multilateral diplomacy, it does not necessarily indicate a unified front on critical international issues.