Is BRICS coming of age? | In Focus podcast

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 HinduHost: Sharmada VenkatasubramanianEdited and published by Sharmada VenkatausbramanianListen to more In Focus podcasts: Published - September 15, 2026 06:02 pm IST