Iran Conflict Shadows BRICS Diplomatic Agenda
Tensions in Iran challenge consensus-building for the upcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and 18th Summit, particularly with the involvement of new members.
Tensions in Iran challenge consensus-building for the upcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and 18th Summit, particularly with the involvement of new members.
An Indian expert says regional tensions involving new BRICS members are making it harder to finalize a consensus draft before the September BRICS Summit.
An opinion essay argues that BRICS is designed to coordinate diverse national interests rather than enforce one uniform foreign-policy line.
Brazil’s Finance Minister will meet with BRICS Bank (NDB) members and G7 representatives. Artificial intelligence and Middle East war are on the agenda.
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov highlighted the bloc’s economic strength ahead of the New Development Bank Board of Governors meeting.
The National Academy of Direct Taxes in Nagpur hosted BRICS officials for an AML/CFT training session under India’s 2026 Chairmanship.
Brazil’s Finance Minister to attend New Development Bank board meeting in Moscow and G7 ministerial meeting in Paris
As the 2026 BRICS president, India faces strategic choices in leading the bloc amidst US pressure and internal disagreements while championing a multipolar global order.
India has proposed a new agenda within BRICS to foster cooperation on MSMEs, aiming to help small businesses grow and meet their financing needs through initial discussions with all member countries.