NYT
Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree
Friday, September 11, 2026
Leaders of emerging economies are meeting in New Delhi on the weekend. BRICS membership has expanded to include Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates as of 2024, with additional applications under review. Member states have publicly disagreed on responses to geopolitical conflicts and energy policy coordination.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/world/asia/brics-meeting-summit-delhi.html