India's Leadership in BRICS: Navigating Global Challenges and AI Governance
India's 2026 chairship of BRICS focuses on addressing global challenges such as economic volatility, technological disruption, and climate change. Building on Brazil's previous agenda, India aims to implement practical cooperation under the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.' The BRICS grouping emphasizes safeguarding a fair international economic system and condemns unilateral protectionist measures. Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance is a key focus, with BRICS seeking to play a role in shaping global AI rules.