Shanghai Cooperation Organisation struggles for global influence amid internal rifts

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), despite its significant global representation in population and GDP, faces limitations in its international influence. Internal disagreements, particularly between India and Pakistan, hinder consensus on key geopolitical issues and expansion. Russia's current focus on the conflict in Ukraine also impacts its ability to mediate membership bids, such as Bangladesh's, which is seeking Russian support. AI

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• Armenia
• Azerbaijan
• Bangladesh
• Belarus
• Bishkek
• China
• Çolpon-Ata
• India
• Iran
• Kazakhstan
• Kyrgyzstan
• Nurlan Yermekbayev
• Pakistan
• Russia
• Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
• Tajikistan
• Ukraine
• Uzbekistan

• policy

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