Cautious Convergence: Brazil's BRICS Summit Navigates Global Tensions

Brazil is hosting a pivotal BRICS summit, where leaders of developing economies deliberate on pressing global issues, including trade tariffs, regional conflicts, and humanitarian crises. The meeting is strategic, focusing on non-controversial matters to avoid drawing attention from the Trump administration, which has threatened tariffs against the bloc.

BRICS leaders will discuss key priorities such as climate change, healthcare cooperation, and artificial intelligence governance. Despite the absence of influential leaders like China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin, Brazil aims to foster peace and stability, proposing reforms for Western-led institutions.

The summit's expansion last year, including new members like Indonesia and the UAE, underscores the need for internal cohesion. Despite the challenges, Brazil views the summit as a crucial opportunity for emerging countries to negotiate economic partnerships and address global instability.

(With inputs from agencies.)