In this week’s round-up:
- India’s opportunity to reshape global climate finance architecture
- Either OPEC or BRICS: One must die!
- While BRICS prepares to ditch the dollar, India opts out
- Iran war tests India’s BRICS leadership as ‘political relevance’ questions mount
Iran war tests India’s BRICS leadership as ‘political relevance’ questions mount
BRICS’ inability to speak with one voice on the Middle East conflict has become a stern test of India’s leadership of the nations, exposing the challenge of building consensus among its 10 members with divergent interests and concerns.
Either OPEC or BRICS: One must die!
It may or may not have been predictable that the United Arab Emirates, or UAE, may unceremoniously leave both OPEC and OPEC Plus, and without warning, announce its departure from this august body scheduled for the 1st of May.
While BRICS prepares to ditch the dollar, India opts out
India has officially rejected pushing hard for trade in local currencies within BRICS. While other members eye ways to sideline the dollar, New Delhi is staying firmly on the back foot.
More Americans visit South Africa than BRICS visitors combined
The first quarter of 2026 saw a slight increase in the number of overseas visitors to South Africa, but the numbers have yet to recover to pre-COVID levels.
India reaffirms women-led growth agenda at BRICS preparatory meeting
Aligned with the theme of India’s BRICS chairmanship focused on resilience innovation cooperation and sustainability, the dialogue centered on key global concerns affecting women. Discussions were structured around four major focus areas including participation of women in governance and leadership, financial access and digital empowerment, promotion of entrepreneurship and skill development among women, and the role of women in addressing challenges related to climate change food security and nutrition.
India’s opportunity to reshape global climate finance architecture
In the span of two weeks in early April 2026, India delivered two climate signals that on the surface appear contradictory.
Folklore Festival takes place in Mexico
Groups from various states took part in the event. The festival highlighted Mexico’s cultural richness and the importance of preserving traditions and cultural identity.
