India, Iran, China, Russia… BRICS: The bloc that wants to defy the West but is divided from within
Cooperation areas
Source: Marianne | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 05:00:10 UTC
Key Points
- The 18th BRICS summit is scheduled for 12-13 September in New Delhi under India's presidency.
- India must seek consensus among China, Russia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates while managing its relationship with the United States.
- The war involving Iran has exposed BRICS divisions and prevented a common declaration at the foreign ministers' meeting in May.
- The article notes that BRICS remains influential and aims to reshape global trade, despite internal disagreements.