From Quad to BRICS: How Countries Are Crafting Cooperation Beyond Ideology

The minister pointed to the evolution of multilateral platforms like BRICS, which demonstrate that nations with diverse political systems can amplify their collective voice on the global stage. He also highlighted sector‑specific alliances such as Pax Silica for technology sharing, the International Solar Alliance for clean energy, and the Coalition for Disaster‑Resilient Infrastructure, both of which were launched by India and now count over a hundred members. These examples show that cooperation is increasingly driven by functional needs rather than ideological alignment.