How much leverage does the US have over its adversaries?

Washington is escalating its campaign to cut Iran off from the global economy and at the same time using sanctions to squeeze Russia's war economy. But a summit happening in Kyrgyzstan offers proof that the strategy may not be working as planned.

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Chapters:
00:00 Asian leaders meet in Bishkek
00:38 Indian PM Modi calls for end to Russia-Ukraine conflict
01:31 Leaders’ differing agendas
02:13 Interview Samir Puri, King's College London
02:43 Priorities and divisions within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
03:03 Enormous boost for Iran
04:03 Achievements of this SCO meeting
05:36 SCO — a geopolitical bloc?
07:15 Decline of Western influence and transition to a new era
09:22 China’s ambitions and future role
10:21 Interview Charles Kupchan, Council on Foreign Relations
10:53 Significance of Iran’s presence at SCO summit
13:31 China’s role in US efforts to isolate Iran
15:14 Limits of economic sanctions in a globalized world
19:19 Transition phase between American hegemony and multipolar world