BRICS Summit 2026: Geopolitics, Economy & Tech

WION
9 Sep 2026

Speaking to WION on the eve of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, acting Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at SAIIA, Gustavo de Carvalho, explores India’s push for balanced trade, resilient supply chains and financial reforms while navigating the complex interests of an 11-member bloc.

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