Palestine, Iran, Yemen: What the BRICS Delhi Declaration Reveals About West Asia
The 2026 New Delhi Declaration reflects BRICS member positions on Palestine, Iran, and Gulf diplomacy, showing shifts in regional alignments within the grouping.
The Geopolitical Transformation of BRICS
A commentary argues that BRICS has evolved from a geoeconomic grouping into a broader platform for Global South strategic autonomy, while expansion and divergent interests make internal coherence more difficult.
BRICS Summit Adopts Statement Seeking Financial Reforms, Avoids Naming U.S.
BRICS leaders adopted a 140-point joint statement at their New Delhi summit calling for reforms of Western-dominated financial institutions while avoiding direct references to the United States or President Donald Trump.
India’s calibrated BRICS strategy underpins deeper engagement with Southeast Asia
A report says India’s gradual BRICS approach and Global South focus are shaping how Southeast Asian countries engage with the bloc.
BRICS Pay advances as alternative to SWIFT and expands use of local currencies
BRICS Pay is being developed to connect national payment systems, reduce reliance on SWIFT, and facilitate cross-border transactions in local currencies among BRICS members.
India’s credibility as an independent global power strengthens after BRICS Summit
A report says the BRICS New Delhi Declaration’s condemnation of the Pahalgam attack and cross-border terrorism strengthened India’s diplomatic position within the bloc.
India Emerges as New Hub of Global Diplomacy, PM Modi Demonstrated at BRICS Summit
The 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi adopted the New Delhi Declaration on the first day, underscoring India’s chairmanship and BRICS cooperation on financial reform, local currencies, and digital public infrastructure.
Africa: At 18th BRICS Summit, Évariste Ndayishimiye Calls for Strengthened Alliance
The African Union chairperson closed the BRICS Summit in New Delhi and urged deeper cooperation on infrastructure, energy, and water.
What the BRICS Summit Meant for Brazil
One year after hosting the event, is the country still shaping the bloc?