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What Is the SCO Doing Wrong? Lessons From ASEAN and SAARC
By Peter Krasnopolsky
The dynamics of the SCO are more similar to that of SAARC as opposed to the smooth-talking, consensus-seeking ASEAN way.
From Russian Ladas to Chinese BYDs: Central Asia’s Changing Priorities
By Rakshith Shetty
Beijing is steadily drawing the region into its orbit and away from Russia's traditional sphere of influence.
How Kazakhstan’s SCO Chairmanship Has Navigated East-West Tensions
By Nigel Li
Expanding membership risks a loss of focus for the organization, but Kazakhstan has pursued a vision that could be more enduring.
Widening Inequality Between Russia and China on Display at SCO Summit
By Alexander Piechowski
The Astana SCO Summit was Russia’s first as a junior partner to China.
SCO Set Grow in Astana With Addition of Belarus
By Catherine Putz
The SCO Summit will add Belarus to the roster. Xi and Putin are attending, but Modi is skipping.
SCO Foreign Ministers Meet in India
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
With India’s ties with China and Pakistan under strain, it is difficult for New Delhi to pursue whatever limited agenda it may have with the SCO.
India’s Foreign Minister Meets With Counterparts From China, Russia
By Krutika Pathi
New Delhi's relationship with Moscow, its Cold War ally, has remained strong. But Beijing gaining more sway over Moscow could prove frustrating for India.
For India, a Complicated SCO Summit
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Across the SCO there is conflict at various levels that complicates India's engagement, from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to simmering Sino-Indian tensions.
Xi, Putin and the Shared China-Russia Worldview
By Catherine Putz
No matter the areas of friction or tactical disagreement, China and Russia share a core worldview that binds them together.
Central Asia to Host Xi Jinping on First Foreign Trip Since 2020
By Catherine Putz
Xi is expected to travel to Kazakhstan on September 14 and then travel to Uzbekistan for the SCO summit, where he will meet with Russian President Putin.
Russia Voices Aim to Increase Combat Readiness at Bases in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The recent comment from Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu echoes sentiments stated before, but it's not clear if it means anything in a practical sense.
Uzbekistan Nudges SCO in Economic Direction
By Umida Hashimova
Economic matters have been rising on the agenda of the predominantly security-focused regional organization.
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