BRICS vs G7: Comparative strengths in population, economy, energy and military power in 2026
An analysis of BRICS and G7 strengths in 2026, covering economic scale, energy, trade, institutions and political cohesion.
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US watches BRICS as members juggle ties with competing powers
The BRICS summit in New Delhi highlights how member states balance US pressure, Iran-related sanctions, and intra-BRICS economic cooperation.
At BRICS, India’s Task Is to Keep the Ukraine Peace Process Moving
An opinion piece argues that India, as BRICS chair, should use the New Delhi summit to press for peace in Ukraine while balancing member-state positions.
Diplomacy tightrope, economic heft test await India at BRICS summit
New Delhi seeks progress on trade, payments, energy security and supply chains, while managing ties with China, Russia and the wider Global South
Putin in India for BRICS Summit, a Window into Global Conflicts
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a two-day BRICS summit amid geopolitical tensions, with Chinese and Iranian leaders also expected to attend.
West Asia tensions test BRICS consensus as negotiators seek Delhi declaration
Indian officials, together with Russian, Brazilian and Egyptian counterparts, are trying to bridge Iran-UAE differences to produce a consensus BRICS declaration at the Delhi summit.
High Commissioner Anil Sookal interview: ‘India now has acceptance with the Global North and the Global South’
South Africa’s High Commissioner to India discusses BRICS, India’s presidency, global governance reform, trade in local currencies, and South Africa’s exclusion from the US-hosted G20 summit.
BRICS Summit in India to Focus on Food Security and Energy Resilience
The 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi will discuss resilience against geopolitical crises, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, West Asian tensions and US tariff policies.
From BRICS Platform, India Promotes Peace and Diplomatic Balance
Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India is expected to emphasize dialogue, practical economic cooperation, and institutional reform while hosting an expanded and diverse membership.