Russia is rolling out the red carpet to its allies on Tuesday as it hosts the latest BRICS summit in a show of strength to the West.

The Financial Express Online interviewed Dr Rajan Kumar, who has written extensively on this issue. He teaches at the School of International Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University. His edited book ‘Locating BRICS in the Global Order: Perspectives from the Global South’ was published by Routledge, London, in 2022.

The 2024 BRICS Summit agenda revolves around strengthening multilateralism, boosting trade, and enhancing cooperation in various fields like technology, health, energy, and sustainable development among its member nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.