Author name: Tridivesh Singh Maini

While there is no doubt that several important issues can be addressed at the BRICS+ Summit, the situation in West Asia and the strained relationship between BRICS members- the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Iran are likely to cast a shadow over the meeting in September 2026. While referring to the West Asia conflict at the

As the current chair of BRICS, India will likely pay close attention to Wang Yi’s remarks pertaining to Russia-China cooperation in BRICS+. The organisation is likely to face many challenges. Most significantly, due to differences between BRICS+ members – especially the UAE and Iran, which are parties to the conflict in West Asia. During his

The phenomenon of paradiplomacy, which is the participation of state governments in foreign policy and ‘competitive federalism’ between states, has been steadily growing in India and is also acquiring several new dimensions. While addressing a CII Partnership road show, Andhra Pradesh (AP) Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said: “Singapore has designed a remarkable blue-green capital city

India would also be closely observing the changing geopolitical dynamics within the Gulf. There has been a visible deterioration in ties between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, even before the West Asia conflict began, though India needs to ensure a fine balance, given its ties with both countries. The India-UAE relationship has strengthened immensely in

In recent years, the UAE has also emerged as a favored higher education destination for Indian students; this could change after the current Middle East conflict. Several Indians in the Gulf have begun to move their assets to other countries. Two of the major concerns for India arising out of the current Middle East Conflict,

While the events in the Middle East are being watched closely in different world capitals, they are also having a strong impact in South Asia, as is evident from some of the recent developments. India has managed to deftly navigate through global geopolitical uncertainty in recent years; however, it will need to adapt to the

While the idea of a BRICS common currency has been ruled out by several member states, the organisation is now focusing on developing a common payment system for member countries. Apart from the Existing national payment systems like China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), and India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the New Development Bank is

India, as Chair of BRICS, may be shaping global south agenda through reforms in multilateral institutions, technology, environment, etc.

Amid Global Change, the Indonesia has attempted to successfully navigate a changing geopolitical and economic order.

ASEAN member states’ engagement with BRICS: Opportunities and Roadblocks must be viewed realistically to see how do they engage.

A spotlight on Singapore-China diplomatic voices shows speaking up against insular economic policies as well as growing global uncertainty.

Gulf Cooperation Council approval to unified GCC Grand tours visa, will enable seamless gulf travel experience to tourists to 6 countries.

India’s cautious engagement during the upcoming BRICS Summit – remains to be seen if there is consensus on joint statement on terrorism.

Indonesia’s pragmatic foreign policy is evinced from its strong ties with the US, China and Japan simultaneously.

BRICS+ Expansion and Strategic Realignment on economic issues and a sense of ‘Global South’ solidarity could bind the organisation.