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BRICS Summit 2026 in Delhi takes place amid two major conflicts, rising geopolitical tensions (Img: Pinterest)
New Delhi: As India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit 2026, the global spotlight is firmly fixed on Bharat Mandapam. This year’s summit comes at a time when the world is facing multiple challenges from ongoing wars and geopolitical rivalries to economic instability and energy concerns.
With major leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping gathering on one platform, the summit has gained significance beyond traditional economic cooperation.
The BRICS meeting is taking place amid two major geopolitical flashpoints that have affected global stability.
The Russia-Ukraine war, which continues to reshape international alliances and energy markets, remains one of the biggest challenges before world powers.
At the same time, rising tensions in West Asia have created fresh concerns over oil supplies, trade routes and global economic growth.
These conflicts have increased pressure on emerging economies, making discussions on energy security, food supplies and economic resilience key priorities at the summit.
The presence of Putin and Xi has made the BRICS Summit strategically important for India.
New Delhi has maintained close ties with Moscow, particularly in areas such as defence, energy and trade, while also managing complex relations with Beijing after years of border tensions.
By bringing rival global powers to the same platform, India is aiming to strengthen its role as a bridge between competing interests.
The summit provides India an opportunity to showcase its diplomatic influence while maintaining its policy of strategic autonomy.
Originally formed as a grouping of emerging economies, BRICS has expanded its influence with the inclusion of more countries.
The bloc now represents a significant share of the global population and economy, making its decisions important for international trade, finance and development.
The impact of global conflicts is being felt across economies through rising energy prices, supply chain disruptions and market volatility.
For India and other developing nations, maintaining stable energy supplies and protecting economic growth remain major concerns.
The BRICS platform gives member countries an opportunity to discuss alternative economic partnerships and reduce dependence on traditional global systems.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed the importance of cooperation and meaningful dialogue ahead of the summit.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also highlighted that the global political and economic order is undergoing major changes due to conflicts, pandemics and climate-related disruptions.
India’s message at BRICS is expected to focus on resilience, cooperation and finding common solutions in an increasingly divided world.
The Delhi summit is not just another diplomatic gathering. It comes at a defining moment when global powers are dealing with wars, economic pressure and shifting alliances.
The biggest question before BRICS leaders is whether the group can find common ground despite differences and emerge as a stronger voice in a changing world order.
For India, hosting the summit is both a diplomatic opportunity and a major test of its ability to bring competing powers together.
