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10 September 2026

BRICS Summit discussions on de-dollarization

The BRICS summit and its agenda on de-dollarization directly impact India's foreign policy and international economic strategy, making it a significant topic for GS2 international relations.

1 min read Day 19 of 20 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • The 18th BRICS Summit (Sept 12-13, 2026, New Delhi) focuses on de-dollarization and cross-border payment facilitation.
  • BRICS membership expanded to 10 countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the UAE.
  • Current cross-border payment mechanism relies on correspondent banks and dominant currencies like the USD, leading to high transaction costs and delays.
  • BRICS merchandise exports accounted for approximately 25% of global exports in 2024.
  • Intra-BRICS import dependency is significant, with Iran (65%) and Ethiopia (45%) heavily reliant on the bloc for imports.
  • Russia faced significant challenges in international settlements after being cut off from the SWIFT system in 2022 due to U.S. sanctions.
  • China, India, and Russia are among the top 10 global economies by GDP at current prices.
  • UNCTAD reports suggest rising intra-BRICS trade dependency due to the heterogeneity of goods among member nations.

Part of a longer story

This is day 19 of 20 in India-China diplomatic engagement and border relations, which has been running since 24 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the structural limitations of the current global payment system that drive the BRICS bloc's push for de-dollarization. 150 words
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  2. Analyze the potential of the expanded BRICS bloc to challenge the dominance of the U.S. dollar in international trade, considering the trends in intra-bloc import and export dependencies. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the expanded 10-nation BRICS bloc?

  2. What is the primary reason cited for the high cost and delay in current cross-border payments between developing economies?

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