BRICS ‘POWER’ Framework Explained | India-China & Global South | By Virad Dubey | Edu Teri IAS

BRICS is entering a new phase of global geopolitics, and the proposed ‘POWER’ Framework could shape how the expanded BRICS engages with the Global South, global trade, technology, finance and international institutions. In this video, Virad Dubey explains the BRICS ‘POWER’ Framework and its five key pillars — Principle, Openness, Win-Win, Engine and Responsibility. We also examine: What is the BRICS ‘POWER’ Framework? Why is it being proposed ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit? India-China coordination and its significance BRICS and the Global South De-dollarisation and local currency settlements AI, technology and critical supply chains BRICS vs Western-led institutions Challenges to BRICS cohesion India’s strategic interests and concerns Significance of BRICS for UPSC CSE International Relations The video also discusses the larger debate around Global Governance Reform, Bretton Woods Institutions, UNSC Reform, WTO, strategic autonomy and the emerging multipolar world order. For UPSC aspirants, this topic is particularly relevant for Prelims, Mains GS Paper 2, International Relations and Essay. Watch till the end to understand whether BRICS can actually emerge as a stronger voice of the Global South or remain constrained by internal differences. By Virad Dubey | Edu Teri IAS #BRICS #ViradDubey #EduTeriIAS #BRICSPowerFramework #GlobalSouth #IndiaChina #UPSC #UPSC2026 #InternationalRelations #Geopolitics #BRICSSummit