By C.B.P. Srivastava and Kshitij Srivastava The 18th BRICS Summit, held in New Delhi on 12-13 September 2026, marks an important stage in the evolution of BRICS, from a Grouping seeking greater representation in global governance to one increasingly creating institutions capable of influencing that governance. The real significance of BRICS today lies not …
The 18th BRICS summit has concluded on 12 and 13 September 2026 in New Delhi, under India's chairmanship and the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. What distinguishes this chairmanship from its predecessors is the place given to information technology. Artificial intelligence governance has been placed at the centre of the 2026 agenda. …
Ethiopia’s recent election marked the second consecutive win for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali’s ruling Prosperity Party. The announcement by the National Election Board of Ethiopia, declaring a landslide victory showcases a pivotal juncture for the geopolitics of the Horn of Africa. By securing 438 out of the 486 contested parliamentary seats, the Prosperity Party …
The climate crisis is not merely an environmental emergency; it is a profound question of historical responsibility and global justice. The wealthiest countries industrialized over two centuries through unrestricted fossil fuel use, accumulating prosperity while filling the atmosphere with carbon. Today, the gravest impacts of climate change—droughts, floods, heatwaves, food insecurity, displacement—are borne disproportionately by …
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