BRICS: Joint Fight Against Terrorism Is the Group’s Responsibility

Source: Eenadu | Original Published At: 2026-09-10 20:54:07 UTC

Key Points

• The 18th BRICS summit in Delhi under India's chairmanship is presented as an opportunity to strengthen practical cooperation against terrorism.
• BRICS member states face diverse security threats, including ISIS, Al-Shabab, ETIM, Jemaah Islamiyah, domestic extremism, attacks on infrastructure, and threats to maritime routes.
• Terrorists increasingly use online platforms, encrypted messaging, cryptocurrency, hawala networks, artificial intelligence, and drones for propaganda, recruitment, financing, and attacks.
• BRICS already operates a Counter-Terrorism Working Group and has discussed internet misuse, terror financing, information sharing, and cyber threats.
• The article calls for better intelligence sharing, stronger financial surveillance cooperation, asset freezes, and a BRICS cybersecurity cooperation platform.
• Challenges include differing political systems, terrorism definitions, legal frameworks, strategic priorities, and India-China competition, requiring balanced and feasible cooperation.