BRICS isn’t a new concept, having been around for a long time now. But in recent times, it has soared into ever greater prominence. The recent annual summit in Russia laid down a marker by way of showcasing how far the bloc has come, with four new members – Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates – inducted into this 3 day long summit that hosted leaders from 36 countries. Growing in influence, BRICS is becoming an increasingly notable voice on the global stage. India stands out as one of the biggest gainers from the rise in stature of the group, allowing it to pursue its policy principle of strategic autonomy while furthering its causes on multiple fronts.
Recently, as part of our exclusive video initiatives, we sat down with Janvi Sonaiya, Head of Diplomacy for G-7 Ambassadors, Model United Nations. This freewheeling chat with Neeraj Tiwari touched upon how BRICS offers the best of all worlds for New Delhi, what de-dollarisation might look like in action, and much more. Do tune in to the full episode, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
