Is BRICS coming of age? | In Focus podcast
This podcast episode analyzes the outcomes of the recent BRICS summit held in New Delhi. It explores how the expanded group navigated geopolitical tensions in West Asia, specifically regarding the conflicts in Gaza and Iran.
Why it matters
Understanding the consensus-building process within BRICS is vital for analyzing shifting global power dynamics and international diplomatic relations.
The recent BRICS summit in New Delhi, held under India’s presidency, brought together an expanded grouping at a time of major geopolitical and economic shifts. The summit sought to deepen cooperation among its members while navigating their often divergent strategic interests.
West Asia, in particular, posed a significant diplomatic challenge. The New Delhi Declaration addressed the situation in Gaza, the Iran conflict and the wider instability in the region, while India also sought to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the UAE.
So, what were the key takeaways of the Delhi summit? How did BRICS handle the conflicts in West Asia? And why was the grouping able to find greater consensus on Palestine than on the Iran conflict?
Guest: Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor, The Hindu
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