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Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
Uzbekistan Prepares for SCO Summit by Closing Its Borders
By Catherine Putz
As a security measure, Uzbekistan has reportedly closed its borders with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
Kazakhstan Takes Delivery of (Free) Russian S-300 Missile Defense Systems
By Catherine Putz
Moscow has plans for a region-wide air defense system.
India and Pakistan to Join SCO, Is Iran Next?
By Catherine Putz
After 15 years, the group is set to expand this summer.
China Pushes One Belt, One Road in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Beijing's belt fits with Kazakhstan's sunny path, but questions remain on its compatibility with the EEU.
The Implications of Tightening Russia-Uzbekistan Ties
By Samuel Ramani
By improving frosty relations with Tashkent, Moscow can boost its leverage over Central Asia as a whole.
Uzbekistan's Karimov Out-Talks Putin in Moscow
By Catherine Putz
Karimov rambled about vegetables and doesn't think the SCO should get involved in Afghanistan.
New Alliances in Central Asia
By Pierre-Olivier Bussieres
Why Russo-Indian relations matter.
SCO Prime Ministers Gather in China to Talk Trade and Terrorism
By Catherine Putz
In Ufa the SCO set goals and in Zhengzhou they should chart a course for implementation.
Iran's Foreign Minister to Visit China
By Shannon Tiezzi
China and Iran will discuss their relationship under the "new circumstances" of the nuclear deal.
What to Expect as Leaders of BRICS, SCO and EEU Gather in Russia
By Catherine Putz
BRICS to chart a course, SCO to expand, and the EEU to link up with the Chinese Silk Road.
Narendra Modi's Agenda in Central Asia: Energy, Terrorism, and China
By Catherine Putz
The Indian Prime Minister is making his first regional visit, with counterterrorism and energy at the top of the agenda.
China Urges Greater Security Role for the SCO
By Shannon Tiezzi
Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for the SCO to take more responsibility in guaranteeing regional security.