Towards a political economy of Asia
An analysis of the Asia regions division of labor, uneven development, and regional dynamics drawing from Tricontinental Asia’s latest intervention.
Elephant and dragon choose dialogue: Why the SCO reset matters for India, China, and the Global South
From a developmentalist perspective, India–China cooperation is not an ideological indulgence; it’s a growth strategy.
Only a diplomatic solution can resolve the nuclear issue, says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
During the SCO summit on Monday, Iran also pushed for the organization to play a more active and assertive role in peacebuilding in the region and beyond.
Xi Jinping proposes a new global governance framework based on sovereignty and multilateralism at SCO summit
SCO members condemned unilateral punitive measures and bullying tactics adopted by the Western states and called for enhanced cooperation among the countries of the Global South.
India and China put aside their border dispute in favor of greater cooperation
The relationship between both the countries deteriorated following the clashes over the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Himalayan region in 2020 and India’s entry in the West-led Quad.
Shanghai Cooperation Organization convenes 24th council meeting in Kazakhstan
The 24th annual summit of the SCO is expected to focus on strengthening regional security and stability, economic and trade cooperation
Pakistan seeks to increase economic cooperation with China
Pakistan claims it shares a common world view with China of creating a “global community of shared future and wish to imitate Chinese development model to improve the lives of common Pakistanis
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister confirmed dead in helicopter crash
The president and foreign minister both championed the creation a multipolar world order and pushed for concrete solidarity with countries facing repeated imperialist onslaught
India’s discontent with SCO
In the international arena, the SCO and the BRICS are poised to be the two principal vehicles to advance the aspirations of the Global South. By clinging on to the US coattails, India is only weakening its own pretensions as the self-appointed leader of such countries
SCO denounces confrontation and protectionist policies, vows to work for a just and multipolar world order
The New Delhi declaration signed by SCO members declared Central Asia to be its core region and emphasized that resolution of the conflict in Afghanistan is significant for its security and stability
Iran is the latest full member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization
The announcement regarding Iran’s full membership was made at a virtual summit of the SCO attended by the leaders of the respective countries on Tuesday. Belarus, has also signed a memorandum of obligation which is the first step towards gaining SCO membership
Saudi Arabia joins Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Saudi Arabia’s decision to join SCO, a strategic initiative led by China and Russia, is being viewed as another instance of its gradual shift towards the East. The Gulf country is also attempting to join BRICS Plus
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- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
