National Security Advisors from BRICS nations will meet in New Delhi on June 22-23, 2026, for a two-day summit [1].
The meeting arrives as India attempts to navigate a complex geopolitical landscape. By hosting this summit, India seeks to promote multipolar cooperation while maintaining its strategic autonomy amid intensifying rivalries between the West, China, Russia, and Iran [2].
India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will chair the proceedings [2]. The agenda focuses on a broad spectrum of global security threats, including counter-terrorism and the evolution of hybrid warfare. Officials will also address the risks associated with cyber attacks and the security of critical technologies [2].
Beyond physical and digital threats, the discussions are expected to cover economic security. This includes the impact of international sanctions, and the stability of global financial systems [2]. The gathering brings together senior security officials from China, Russia, and Iran to coordinate responses to these shared challenges.
The summit serves as a critical touchpoint for BRICS members to align their security frameworks. While the group represents diverse political interests, the focus on non-traditional security threats provides a common ground for dialogue [2]. The two-day event [1] is designed to strengthen the security pillar of the BRICS partnership in an increasingly fragmented world.
“India seeks to promote multipolar cooperation while maintaining its strategic autonomy.”
This summit highlights India's role as a diplomatic bridge. By engaging with security chiefs from Russia, China, and Iran while maintaining ties with Western powers, New Delhi is attempting to avoid alignment with any single bloc. The focus on cyber and hybrid warfare suggests that BRICS nations are increasingly viewing technological sovereignty and economic resilience as primary national security concerns.
