BRICS can play a key role in tackling terrorism: PM
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Regional & global groupings (QUAD, BRICS, SCO, G20...)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
PM Modi emphasized India's leadership in BRICS to prioritize Global South concerns like terrorism and cyber security during a meeting with BRICS National Security Advisers in New Delhi.
Background
The meeting involved National Security Advisers from BRICS member-states in New Delhi. Key agenda items included energy and food security, supply chain disruptions, and the use of emerging technologies by terrorist networks.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyBRICS: An intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (plus new members).
- FactThe meeting specifically addressed the intersection of emerging technologies and terrorist network operations.
- PlaceNew Delhi: Host city for the BRICS National Security Advisers meeting.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the BRICS grouping can serve as a platform for the Global South to address non-traditional security threats like cyber-terrorism and climate-induced instability.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geopolitical leverage: Utilizing BRICS consensus to establish international norms against state-sponsored terrorism.
- Technological asymmetry: Addressing the rapid adoption of AI and encryption by non-state actors in conflict zones.
- Multilateral friction: Balancing the divergent security interests of member states regarding regional conflicts like the Gulf War.
Keywords: Global South · Non-traditional security · Cyber-terrorism · Multilateralism · Strategic autonomy
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