Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff

“It has pressing issues to address: Trade, finance, technology, energy security, resilient supply chains and climate change. But as the alliance marks its 20th anniversary, the major test is whether its newly expanded membership can further empower the Global South.”

Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12

An Al Jazeera reporter outlined the key issues facing the BRICS bloc on its 20th anniversary with newly expanded membership.

“As the host, New Delhi has a delicate balancing act,”

Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12

An Al Jazeera reporter described New Delhi's challenge in balancing competing interests as host of the BRICS summit.