Shanghai Cooperation Organization's Growing Global Footprint
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a strategic organization with a growing influence in global geopolitics. Established in 2001, it initially included Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Over time, its influence has expanded to include India, Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Belarus, Mongolia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Turkey as "Dialogue Partners."