BRICS 2026: A Growing Voice for the Global South

Greater BRICS adds fresh momentum to the Global South

Recently, the 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi. As protectionism rises, geopolitical conflicts drag on, and the global development deficit widens, the “greater BRICS” is turning its growing representativeness into real capacity for action. Driven by cooperation under the three pillars of political and security, economic and financial, cultural and people-to-people cooperation, the "greater BRICS" is bringing new hope for development acros…

BRICS 2026: A Growing Voice for the Global South

The BRICS grouping has entered a new phase in 2026, emerging as an increasingly important platform for political, economic and strategic cooperation among countries of the Global South. Under India’s 2026 Presidency, the 18th BRICS Summit is being held in New Delhi under the theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” BRICS now comprises […]

BRICS 2026: India hosts a defining summit for the Global South

Sheikh Nazir Mehdi                                                                                                                           The 18th BRICS Summit, held in New Delhi on 12 and 13 September 2026, has given fresh importance to a grouping that has grown far beyond its original identity. Under India’s fourth chairship, leaders from 11 member countries and 10 partner nations came together at a time when the world is passing through de…