In 2026, India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit, marking a significant milestone as it takes over the chairmanship of an expanded bloc that now includes ten member nations. Emulating the scale of its successful G20 presidency, India plans to hold over 100 meetings and cultural programs in 60 cities nationwide, focusing on the theme of "Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability." This ambitious agenda aims to champion the interests of the Global South and push for

India’s BRICS 2026 Presidency: Can New Delhi Balance the Global South While Staying Close to the US?