Description
By Iqbal Jassat In this analysis, Iqbal Jassat examines the US-Israeli wars on Iran through the lens of BRICS and the emerging multipolar order, arguing that the conflict exposed both the limits of Western dominance and the contradictions within the Global South alliance.
The book examines how BRICS and the wider Global South are reshaping global power, using Iran’s geopolitical struggles as a lens to explore the emergence of a multipolar world order.
Core Themes
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Decline of Unipolarity and Rise of Multipolarity
The book aligns with broader scholarship on the transition from a US‑dominated unipolar order to a more complex multipolar system driven by China, Russia, India, and the expanding BRICS coalition . It explores how these shifts open new strategic space for countries like Iran.
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BRICS as an Emerging Geopolitical Actor
BRICS is presented not merely as an economic grouping but as a political force seeking to reshape global governance through solidarity, alternative development models, and new institutions such as the New Development Bank .
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Iran’s Role in BRICS and the Global South
Iran’s inclusion in BRICS+ is framed as a significant geopolitical moment:
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It strengthens BRICS’ influence in the Middle East.
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It challenges Western sanctions regimes.
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It highlights tensions between Global South solidarity and divergent national interests
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Global South Agency and De-Dollarization
The book connects Iran’s economic struggles to broader BRICS efforts to reduce reliance on the US dollar and build alternative financial systems—key components of the Global South’s push for structural reform
