Can BRICS help reshape global order by strengthening emerging economies?

What the report says

BRICS leaders are gathering in New Delhi, India, for a summit that brings together the group’s 11 members, including China, Russia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. According to Al Jazeera, the meeting is taking place amid heightened global tensions and renewed uncertainty in trade and energy markets.

The broadcaster says the summit comes as the Trump administration has again used tariffs and other unpredictable trade measures, and as the war between the US and Israel and Iran continues to affect energy supplies. That conflict is described as a significant test for BRICS unity, because Iran is seeking a strong condemnation of Washington, while other members have different regional relationships and security concerns.

The article frames the New Delhi meeting as part of a broader debate over whether BRICS can help reshape the global order by increasing the influence of emerging economies and the Global South. It also highlights the challenge of finding a common position on the Iran war while maintaining cohesion across a bloc that includes states with competing interests.

Al Jazeera’s report is presented in the context of an Inside Story discussion featuring analysts on international affairs, India’s global role, African regional perspectives, and Iran policy. The summit matters because it could show whether BRICS can move beyond symbolism and act collectively on major geopolitical and economic issues.