🇮🇳 1. BRICS: THE BIG STORY OF THE DAY
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi concluded with the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration. The expanded 11-member grouping stressed a more representative and inclusive international order, UN reform, stronger economic cooperation and greater voice for developing countries. �
Forbes India +1
India also highlighted the need to turn declarations into concrete, time-bound action—perhaps the most important test for BRICS going forward. �
Babushahi.com
🌍 2. THE GLOBAL SOUTH
BRICS increasingly presents itself not simply as an economic grouping but as a platform for the Global South.
The declaration addresses:
reform of global institutions
trade and investment
food and energy security
climate change
technology and AI
development financing
greater use of local currencies and improved payment systems. �
AP News
🤝 3. INDIA'S DIPLOMATIC MOMENT
Prime Minister Modi held several bilateral meetings with leaders from Africa, Asia and the wider Global South on the sidelines of the summit, strengthening India's economic and strategic partnerships. �
Moneycontrol
A particularly significant development was the diplomatic engagement between Iran and the UAE, despite their differences over the Middle East conflict. �
Reuters
🤖 4. BRICS + ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Technology has emerged as a major BRICS priority.
China proposed a BRICS AI Open Source Zone, alongside deeper cooperation in digital industries, smart manufacturing and scientific talent. �
The Economic Times +1
This fits beautifully with your continuing AI WATCH theme: the next phase of AI may increasingly involve international cooperation rather than competition alone.
🛰️ 5. BRICS GOES INTO SPACE
BRICS cooperation is also moving into space.
The New Delhi Declaration recognised progress towards expanding the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation, while work is progressing towards a BRICS Space Council. Cooperation in quantum technology and scientific data-sharing was also highlighted. �
The Indian Express
🌱 6. ENERGY: A REALISTIC TRANSITION
BRICS called for a just, orderly, equitable and inclusive energy transition, while recognising that fossil fuels will continue to have an important role for developing economies during the transition. �
The Indian Express
🧬 7. HEALTH
India announced an initiative for an early-warning system for infectious diseases, showing how BRICS cooperation could move from declarations into practical public-health mechanisms. �
AP News
💡 TODAY'S THOUGHT
BRICS may not yet be a new world order.
But it is becoming an important laboratory for a more multipolar world.
And that leads directly to today's WEEKEND LONG READ.
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