The Shanghai Cooperation Organization recently added India and Pakistan. Could Iran be next?

With multilateral counterterrorism exercises, the SCO may help bridge the gap between Islamabad and New Delhi.

India’s involvement in the SCO brings a diplomatic challenge and opportunities in energy, connectivity, and security.

Given current tensions between China and India, New Delhi's inclusion will cause headaches for Beijing.

Contrary to expectations, the first enlargement of the SCO since 2001 could thwart further development.

"The SCO was already having difficulty crafting an identity and practical ideology with 6 member states, let alone 8."

What India's membership means for the organization as well as New Delhi.

After 15 years, the group is set to expand this summer.

India and Pakistan will join the SCO, but that doesn't necessarily mean the SCO will start to matter more in Asia.