The BRICS grouping, defined by overlapping interests rather than common values, does not require a unified stance on the Iran war to maintain its future. Internal conflicts, like between Iran and the UAE, highlight the entity's diverse and often competing member interests.

With the war in the Middle East entering its third month, questions have surfaced over its geopolitical ramifications in the region and beyond. An entity that has drawn particular scrutiny is Brics. The 10-member grouping is defined less by a clear set of common values and more by contingently overlapping interests. It does not and cannot speak with one voice on the conflict. Two Brics members, Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are at loggerheads: Tehran has launched missile and drone...