Putin, Xi, Iran, Gulf: Can Modi Unite A Divided BRICS? | Firstpost America

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BRICS is bigger than ever but is it becoming more united, or more divided? As India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces a tough diplomatic balancing act, with Russia, China, Iran and Gulf members bringing very different priorities to the table. The divisions are already visible. In May, BRICS foreign ministers failed to agree on a joint statement amid differences over the Iran war, while India now works to bridge Iran-UAE differences ahead of the Delhi Summit. India wants BRICS to be a platform for a more multipolar world — but is it becoming anti-West, non-West, or too divided to speak with one voice? Cary Johnston brings you the details on Firstpost America. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction: A Divided BRICS Ahead of the Summit 01:15 - Putin, Xi & the Expanding Anti-Western Bloc 02:45 - Middle East Dynamics: Iran vs. Gulf Interests 04:15 - India’s Balancing Act: Modi’s Diplomatic Role 05:45 - Key Challenges in Uniting Membe

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