BRICS' Moment of Truth in a Fragmented World The BRICS summit in New Delhi comes at a critical juncture.
Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, coupled with rising US China tensions, have put the bloc's ability to find common ground among nations with competing interests under intense scrutiny.
Founded by Brazil, Russia, India, and China in 2006, the group has expanded to five original members plus South Africa, representing half of the world's population and a significant share of global economic output.