Expanded BRICS, Geopolitical Conflicts and Economic Ties Analyzed by Experts
A panel of geopolitical experts examined the diplomatic, strategic, and economic dynamics of the expanded BRICS grouping amid conflicts in West Asia and Eastern Europe.
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In BRICS nations, focus shifts to public transport in EV push
An IISD analysis says BRICS economies are shifting electric-vehicle support toward public and shared transport to improve affordability, equity and energy security as leaders prepare for a New Delhi meeting.
India-BRICS Trade: Key Trends and Numbers
India’s goods trade with BRICS more than doubled to $417.5 billion in FY26, but its trade deficit with the bloc more than tripled as imports rose faster than exports, according to GTRI.
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.
BRICS Summit Will Test India’s Diplomatic Mettle in More Ways Than One: ORF VP Harsh Pant
Observer Research Foundation Vice President Harsh Pant said the upcoming BRICS Leaders’ Summit will test India’s diplomacy as it seeks consensus among members amid geopolitical divisions and rising Global South expectations.
The BRICS at 20
Brahma Chellaney applauds the group’s efforts to advance an institutional order fit for a multipolar world.
Russia hopeful that BRICS Summit hosted in India can bridge Iran-UAE differences
Kremlin says India-hosted BRICS summit can help bridge Iran-UAE differences as sherpas work on the leaders’ declaration.
Experts: India’s BRICS Presidency Translates Growing Global Weight into Effective Multilateral Action
Analysts and former diplomats discussed BRICS’ expanding role, India’s presidency priorities, institutional cooperation, financial alternatives, and implementation challenges ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
In India, BRICS summit seen as capable of strengthening bloc’s global influence
An Indian expert says the upcoming New Delhi BRICS summit is a key step in the bloc’s institutional development after expansion, with practical cooperation mechanisms expected to take priority over a single headline declaration.