{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66ee295c5eb59bbcaeb51e6d/687e465a0de40e9a7c24b35f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pepe Escobar: Trump Targets BRICS, But BRICS Is Locked and Loaded!","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66ee295c5eb59bbcaeb51e6d/1753104325093-262b08f3-a39c-4e19-85e7-a738d3a692ae.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Nima Rostami Alkhorshid:</strong></p><ol><li>Are Indian policymakers aware of the risks of not acting in their own interests within BRICS?</li><li>Could BRICS members see closer military collaboration beyond current agreements?</li><li>How should Iran approach its foreign policy after recent attacks by the U.S. and Israel?</li><li>What impact will the Zangezur Corridor have on Iran and Russia’s regional strategies?</li><li>Is the current Iranian administration capable of effective strategic decision-making?</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>Pepe Escobar:</strong></p><ol><li>India’s internal contradictions and hesitations may cost them influence in BRICS if they don’t act decisively.</li><li>Military collaboration could expand, especially if geopolitical pressure increases, though it’s not yet formalized.</li><li>Iran is strengthening defense ties with China and Russia, acquiring advanced jets and preparing for long-term deterrence.</li><li>If the corridor isolates Iran, both Iran and Russia may act together, but this risks escalation with Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Israel.</li><li>The current administration seems hesitant and lacks clarity, possibly due to internal divisions and misplaced optimism about the U.S.</li></ol>","author_name":"Nima Rostami Alkhorshid"}