How the
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
is Quietly Dominating Eurasian Politics!
By iastoppers.com
Formation and Expansion
Initially, formed as Shanghai Five in 2001, it expanded to include 9 countries
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Key Focus Issues
Initially, formed as Shanghai Five in 2001, it expanded to include 9 countries
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Full Members
China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan, and Iran
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Beholders
Observer States (Afghanistan, Belarus, Mongolia) and Dialogue Partners (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Turkey)
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Security Partisanship
Counterterrorism, separatism, and extremism through joint military exercises and intelligence sharing
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Economic Agenda
Fostering trade, investment, and infrastructure development through trade mechanisms
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Diplomacy in Action
Regular political dialogues and high-level meetings as a platform to coordinate positions on regional and global issues
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Bridging Cultures
People-to-people exchange, mutual understanding and respect among states
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Central Asia's Geopolitical Pivot
Shaping regional dynamics due to its energy resources and geopolitical location
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