The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and an Emerging Security System in Eurasia
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and an Emerging Security System in Eurasia

Author(s): Akihiro Iwashita
Subject(s): Politics, Energy and Environmental Studies, Economic policy, Environmental and Energy policy, International relations/trade
Published by: Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association (RC SFPA)
Keywords: Shanghai Cooperation Organization; Eurasia; economy; policy; security;
Summary/Abstract: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), consisting of China and the Former Soviet Republics (Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan) was formed in June o f2001. The SCO, as well as the Russo-Chinese “Strategic Partnership”, have been sometimes described as tools to foster the concept of a “multi-polar world” intended to offset perceived U.S. global domination.39 However, this viewpoint lacks persuasive reasons and shows an adherence to the stereotype of the “Cold War.” The SCO should be seen in a different angle after a more realistic review.

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