Regional Trade and Economic Strategy Draw Asia and Africa Closer to BRICS – IDN

By Professor Maurice Okoli, Ph.D* This article was first published in Eurasia Review. MOSCOW | 17 October 2026 (IDN) — Perhaps, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), with the new members and partner states, summit in New Delhi, from 11 September to 13, produced a new round of significant declarations, adapting its collective policy toward an increasingly emerging architecture, while distinctively building an ‘Asian model’ of economic alliance. Under India’s chairmanship, the summit focused on building a reputation that has been developing for nearly two decades. The timing was, particularly, notable. The most important strategic message was coined:…