BRICS and India’s Role in Advancing the Ukraine Peace Process

10 Sep 2026

Context: The Ukraine war has entered a possible phase of renewed diplomatic engagement, with the United States, Russia and Ukraine exploring ways to revive negotiations. As the 2026 BRICS Chair, India faces the challenge of keeping the peace pro...

BRICS: Turning Economic Cooperation into Shared Prosperity (MAINS)

10 Sep 2026

Context: As global economic uncertainty, trade restrictions and supply-chain disruptions increase, BRICS seeks to make international economic cooperation more resilient, inclusive and development-oriented. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a full BRICS...

India’s Opportunity to Course-Correct BRICS

08 Sep 2026

Context: The 18th BRICS Summit, to be held in New Delhi on September 12–13, 2026, provides India an opportunity to restore cohesion within the expanded grouping and revive its original focus on reformed multilateralism and a more equitable global ord...

India–Belgium: Emerging “Natural Partners”

08 Sep 2026

Context: Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s visit to India highlights the growing importance of India–Belgium ties within India’s broader engagement with Europe, particularly in trade, defence and strategic cooperation.Economic and Trade Cooperat...

US–Iran Conflict: Why the Strait of Hormuz Remains Central

01 Sep 2026

Context●    Renewed US–Iran strikes, after more than a month, have brought the military dimension back into a conflict increasingly shaped by economic pressures.●    The conflict has major implications for ener...