SCO summit could challenge US dominance and lend weight to China's vision of a multipolar world
Summary
The annual Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin showcases China and Russia's regional influence while India’s recent entry adds complexity to the alliance’s stance amid global tensions.
Key Points
- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit gathered leaders of 10 member states including China, Russia, India, and others to discuss cooperation and regional influence.
- SCO includes countries like Iran and Belarus that are clear foes of the West, and expanded membership to include India and Pakistan in recent years.
- China leads the SCO with the aim to promote a multipolar world vision and transition the SCO from a dialogue platform to practical cooperation.
- India’s entry into the SCO challenges the traditional China-Russia dominance and complicates alignment on issues like the Russia-Ukraine war and regional disputes.
