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24 June 2026

BRICS NSAs meeting

BRICS is a major multilateral grouping, and the meeting of NSAs directly addresses India's strategic interests in regional security, counter-terrorism, and global governance, making it highly relevant for GS2 and GS3.

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Notes

  • BRICS National Security Advisers (NSAs) held a two-day meeting in India starting June 22.
  • India is set to hold the BRICS chairship in 2026.
  • The 2026 BRICS theme is 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
  • Key security challenges discussed: terrorism, cyber security, energy security, food security, supply chain disruptions, and climate-induced instability.
  • Focus areas for BRICS include addressing the use of emerging technologies by terrorist networks.
  • India's stated objectives for its BRICS chairship include advancing practical cooperation, supporting the Global South, and promoting an inclusive and secure global order.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of minilateral groupings like BRICS in addressing non-traditional security threats such as cyber security and climate-induced instability in the Global South. 150 words
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  2. How can India leverage its leadership in multilateral forums to champion the priorities of the Global South while balancing competing geopolitical interests among member states? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. What is the theme for India's BRICS chairship in 2026?