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BRICS, Quad, G20 & G7 ​

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  • Panchsheel Principles (1954): Five principles of peaceful coexistence forming the bedrock of India's early foreign policy and NAM.
  • UNSC Reform claims: India demands permanent membership in UN Security Council under G4 partnership (India, Brazil, Germany, Japan).
  • Neighborhood First Policy: prioritizes economic integration, connectivity, and development assistance to SAARC/BIMSTEC neighbors.
  • BIMSTEC regional weight: Represents 22% of global population and combined GDP of $4.5 Trillion across 7 member states.
  • Act East Policy momentum: Focuses on deep economic, security, and cultural connectivity with ASEAN and East Asian nations.
  • Quad Indo-Pacific Coalition: Strategic partnership (India, US, Japan, Australia) promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific maritime space.
  • IMEC Connectivity corridor: Transnational ship-to-rail transit network connecting India, Middle East, and Europe.
  • Line of Credit (LoC) assistance: India extended developmental assistance lines of credit worth $30+ Billion to partner nations.
  • UN Peacekeeping deployments: India remains a top troop contributor, deploying 2.7 Lakh+ personnel in 50+ missions.
  • Nuclear Retaliation Doctrine (2003): Built on No First Use (NFU) and Credible Minimum Deterrence under political control.
  • SCO Membership status: India joined Shanghai Cooperation Organisation as a full member in 2017 at Astana Summit.
  • G20 Presidency leadership (2023): Orchestrated New Delhi Declaration, integrating the African Union as a permanent member.
  • International Solar Alliance (ISA): Co-founded by India and France in 2015 (HQ in Gurugram), boasting 120+ signatory countries.
  • CDRI Disaster Resilience Coalition: India-led global coalition of 39 countries upgrading infrastructure resilience.
  • Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI): Launched in 2019 at East Asia Summit to coordinate maritime security and trade.
  • India-ASEAN FTA trade volume: Bilateral trade agreement signed in 2009 driving trade volumes past $130 Billion annually.
  • Gujral Doctrine Principles: Five principles of non-reciprocal cooperative concessions to smaller South Asian neighbors.
  • Look West Policy pivot: Strategically deepens energy, investment, and defense ties with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations.
  • Chabahar Port Access: Bilateral agreement with Iran to develop Shahid Beheshti port to access Central Asian trade corridors.
  • INSTC Trade Corridor: 7,200 km multi-mode network linking India, Iran, Central Asia, and Russia to bypass traditional routes.

QUICK-GLANCE SUMMARY TABLE ​

QUICK-GLANCE SUMMARY TABLE ​

QUICK-GLANCE SUMMARY TABLE
Analyze key facts and concepts related to QUICK-GLANCE SUMMARY TABLE. - BRICS-10: BRICS + Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE (Jan 2024) + Indonesia (Jan 2025). 31.5% of world GDP PPP vs G7's 30.7%. 41.2% of population. India is Chair for BRICS 2026 / 18th Summit. - Quad: India, US, Japan, Australia. Upgraded to Leaders' Summit (2021). malabar naval exercises since 2020. India hosts 2025 Summit (New Delhi). - G20: 19 states + EU + African Union (inducted 2023). 85% of global GDP, 75% of global trade, 79% of population. troika: Indonesia-India-Brazil. - G7: US, UK, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, Canada + EU. 40% of global GDP, 10% of population. India is regular invitee since 2019.

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Global GDP (PPP) Share 2025 (%)

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Global Population Share 2025 (%)

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Source: IMF World Economic Outlook / World Bank (2025).

Key Insight: The BRICS-10 bloc now accounts for a larger share of global GDP (PPP) at 31.5% than the G7 at 30.7%. In terms of population, the disparity is even starker, with BRICS controlling 41.2% of global population compared to G7's 9.8%, cementing its role as the dominant voice of the Global South.

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1. BRICS: GEOPOLITICAL DYNAMICS & EXPANSION ​

BRICS: GEOPOLITICAL DYNAMICS & EXPANSION ​

BRICS: GEOPOLITICAL DYNAMICS & EXPANSION
Analyze key facts and concepts related to BRICS: GEOPOLITICAL DYNAMICS & EXPANSION. - Evolution: BRIC (Goldman Sachs' Jim O'Neill, 2001) ➔ BRICS (South Africa added 2010) ➔ BRICS-10 (Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE joined Jan 2024; Indonesia joined 6 January 2025). - Partners (8): Cuba, Malaysia, Thailand, Nigeria, Uganda, Belarus, Bolivia, Vietnam. - NDB (New Development Bank): Est. 2015. Capital: USD 100 Billion. HQ: Shanghai. 18 India projects funded (USD 6.9 Billion). 2025 innovation: Multilateral Guarantee Initiative (de-risking investments). - Key Summits: - 16th Summit (Kazan, 2024): Partner Country category created. Passed the Kazan Declaration targeting Gaza peace, local currency trade, and opposing unilateral sanctions. - 17th Summit (Rio, 2025): Indonesia's first Summit. Condemned the Pahalgam terror attack (diplomatic win for India). Adopted the Rio Declaration. - 18th Summit (2026): India to chair BRICS 2026 and host the summit. - Key Strains: - China's Encroachment: China uses expansion to induct close dependents (e.g., Ethiopia, Iran), diluting India's relative voice. - De-dollarisation dispute: India strongly resists a unified BRICS currency (impractical); focuses on local currency trade ("de-risking", not "de-dollarising"). - US Tariffs: Trump threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS states (Nov 2024) if they actively build alternative settlement systems bypassing SWIFT.

2. THE QUAD: MARITIME SECURITY MATRIX ​

THE QUAD: MARITIME SECURITY MATRIX ​

THE QUAD: MARITIME SECURITY MATRIX
Analyze key facts and concepts related to THE QUAD: MARITIME SECURITY MATRIX. - Core Stance: Informal maritime and security coalition. Est. 2007 (Abe); revived 2017. 4 members: India, US, Japan, Australia. - Malabar Exercises: Annual joint naval drills; all four partners have participated together since 2020. - Wilmington Summit (2024) Outcomes: - Quad Cancer Moonshot: Focuses on cervical cancer elimination in the Indo-Pacific. - MAITRI: Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific, sharing surveillance data. - Quad-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission launched (2025). - USD 140 Million investment in subsea Pacific communication cables. - 🆕 Critical 2025 Quad Moves (Post-Pahalgam): - Quad FM Washington Meet (21 Jan 2025): First meet under Trump 2.0; hosted by Secretary Marco Rubio on Day 1 of his tenure. - Quad Joint Statement (1 July 2025): Explicitly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, demanding absolute accountability for state sponsors. - 6th Leaders' Summit (2025): India is hosting in New Delhi. - Challenges: India resists any formal "Asian NATO" alliance optics to preserve Eurasian SCO dialogue and strategic independence.

3. G20: EMPOWERING THE GLOBAL SOUTH ​

G20: EMPOWERING THE GLOBAL SOUTH ​

G20: EMPOWERING THE GLOBAL SOUTH
Analyze key facts and concepts related to G20: EMPOWERING THE GLOBAL SOUTH. - Troika: Indonesia (2022) ➔ India (2023) ➔ Brazil (2024) ➔ South Africa (2025) — the most sustained Global South agenda-setting block in G20 history. - 🟢 India's G20 Presidency (2023): - African Union inducted as the 21st permanent member. - New Delhi Declaration: Achieved 100% consensus despite deep Russia-Ukraine war divisions. - Launched the Global Biofuels Alliance and institutionalized LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). - Endorsed India's DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure) / UPI template. - G20 Rio Summit (Brazil, 2024): Supported Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty; proposed a 2% wealth tax on ultra-high-net-worth individuals. - G20 Johannesburg (South Africa, 2025): "Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability". Pushed equitable climate finance, critical mineral governance, and MDB structural reforms.

4. G7: REENGAGING THE WEST ​

G7: REENGAGING THE WEST ​

G7: REENGAGING THE WEST
Analyze key facts and concepts related to G7: REENGAGING THE WEST. - India Stance: Regular strategic invitee since 2019 (Biarritz, Puglia 2024, Kananaskis 2025). India's GDP now surpasses UK, France, Italy, and Canada, making its presence indispensable for any global trade or security strategy. - IMEC Corridor (announced G20 2023): India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (India, UAE, Saudi, Jordan, Israel, EU). Direct ship-to-rail transit corridor bypassing China's BRI. Implementation slowed by the Middle East crisis.

QUICK REVISION BOX ​

  • BRICS-10: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE (2024), and Indonesia (2025) are the newest members.
  • 18th BRICS Summit: India is hosting and chairing in 2026.
  • Pahalgam Condemnation: Both G20 Rio Declaration and Quad FM Washington Statement (July 2025) explicitly condemned the J&K Pahalgam attack.
  • MAITRI: Launched at Wilmington 2024; a training and data-sharing maritime security network.
  • IMEC Members: India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel, and the European Union.
  • G20 African Union: Inducted as a permanent member at the New Delhi G20 Summit in 2023.

Notes updated up to March 2026. Sources: MEA, IMF, WTO.

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