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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Eurasian organization promoting security and economic cooperation

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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a regional intergovernmental alliance consisting of China, Russia, and several Central Asian nations. It is the world's largest regional organization in terms of geographic scope and population. It promotes economic, political, and security cooperation among its members, focusing on issues like counterterrorism and regional stability. The SCO serves as a platform for dialogue and collaboration, addressing regional development and connectivity.

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Pablo Mathis Pablo Mathis studied Security Studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands and now pursued a Master at the King's College London. Pablo’s main area of interest is national security, with a special focus on great-power competition and nuclear and conventional deterrence. When analyzing these issues, Pablo believes in adopting a historical perspective and building on various international relations theories.

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Mathis, P. (2023). Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. EPIS Insight · International Relations & Diplomacy.
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