Are American sanctions actually strengthening BRICS? As the 18th BRICS Summit gets underway in New Delhi, the expanded bloc is emerging as an increasingly important force in the shifting global order.In this edition of , Ambassador Jawed Ashraf, Chairman of ITPO, and former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant discuss whether US sanctions and growing geopolitical tensions are encouraging more countries to look towards BRICS for economic cooperation, alternative financial mechanisms and greater strategic autonomy.BRICS now represents a major share of the world’s population and global economic output. The bloc is also exploring stronger cooperation on cross-border payments, local currencies, digital finance, trade and investment. However, its members remain divided on several major geopolitical and economic issues. n18oc_politicsCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴Watch News18 LIVE 24×7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Last Updated: September 11, 2026, 16:16 IST
