Designing Power in a Multipolar Age: India, BRICS, and the Architecture of Energy Security 2.0
How BRICS expansion, de-dollarised energy trade, and coordinated resilience could redefine global energy governance
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As energy demand surges across emerging economies, BRICS is evolving into a decisive force in shaping the next phase of global energy governance. This strategic intelligence brief introduces the concept of “Energy Security 2.0,” where resilience is built not just through supply adequacy, but through diversified supply chains, coordinated risk management, and strategic autonomy in a multipolar world.
The report examines how BRICS expansion has transformed the bloc into a major energy powerhouse, controlling a significant share of global oil and gas production. It explores initiatives such as de-dollarised energy trade, multilateral investment guarantees, coordinated stockpiles, and early-warning mechanisms designed to reduce dependence on Western-led systems. India’s 2026 presidency is positioned as a pivotal moment to move BRICS from declarations to actionable energy architecture.
Scenario forecasts outline possible outcomes ranging from integrated risk-sharing frameworks to fragmented cooperation shaped by geopolitical rivalries. The brief also evaluates strategic, economic, and diplomatic implications for India and the broader Global South. Follow Global Eye Intelligence to stay ahead of the structural shifts redefining energy security, multipolar trade, and the future balance of global power.
