India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04

MULTILATERALS

India in 34 international organisations.

From the UN Security Council to small minilaterals - what India belongs to, what it brings, and what it gets.

Quad

India · Japan · Australia · USA

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The Quad is a strategic security dialogue between India, Japan, Australia, and the United States focused on a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Relaunched at the leader level in 2021 after years of dormancy, the Quad now coordinates on maritime security, supply chains, vaccines, climate, and critical technologies through working groups and annual summits.

Founded 20074 members6 priority areas

BRICS

Brazil · Russia · India · China · South Africa · UAE · Egypt · Ethiopia · Iran · Saudi Arabia

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BRICS is a grouping of major emerging economies that coordinates on trade, finance, and Global South governance reform. After the 2024 Johannesburg expansion, it now includes ten members. India participates actively as the world's most populous country but maintains strategic independence on issues where BRICS positions diverge from Indian interests - notably on the Russia-Ukraine war, financial dedollarisation, and China border tensions.

Founded 200910 members5 priority areas

I2U2

India · Israel · UAE · USA

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A four-country grouping bringing together India, Israel, the UAE and the United States on six priority areas: food security, water, energy, transportation, space and health. Stood up in 2022 following the I2U2 Leaders' Summit, the grouping operates project-by-project, with two flagship investments announced in its founding year.

Founded 20224 members6 priority areas