The Shanghai Cooperation Organization amidst the Rising International Tensions
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6154303 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alexander Lukin (0000-0003-4753-3210, National Research University Higher School of Economics), Dmitrii Novikov (0000-0002-3987-8860, National Research University Higher School of Economics), Puzanova Olga (National Research University Higher School of Economics), Shamil Midkhatovich Yenikeyeff (0000-0003-3954-1691, National Research University Higher School of Economics) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 173-183 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-07 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Eurasian Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1879-3665 • E-ISSN: 1879-3673 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/18793665251357320 |
| OpenAlex | W4412073560 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 8 |
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), established over two decades ago, stands as one of the most prominent international entities within the non-Western geopolitical sphere. Despite garnering significant interest from regional actors, the SCO continues to seek strategic direction, develop innovative frameworks, and formalize new agreements. This analysis delineates the principal vectors underpinning the SCO’s trajectory: security, economic integration, energy cooperation, cultural exchange, and public engagement, particularly through academic programming. Furthermore, the article examines the SCO’s contributions to the conceptualization and advancement of Greater Eurasia. Drawing on an extensive review of the SCO’s adopted documents, the organizational bodies established under its aegis, as well as expert and official discourse, the authors posit that the SCO demonstrates considerable potential across these domains and has attained noteworthy success, particularly in the realm of security. Nonetheless, it is observed that the implementation of policies and decisions has at times been incomplete and inconsistently executed by both the organization and its member states. Despite these challenges, the SCO has emerged as a vital mechanism not only for fostering cooperative relationships among its members but also for ensuring security and stability throughout the Eurasian region. The geopolitical upheaval of 2022 has brought serious changes to the international system, increasing the importance of the SCO and driving its ongoing development and deep transformation to boost its effectiveness. This article explores potential paths for this transformation across the SCO’s main areas of focus: security cooperation, economic and energy collaboration, and cultural cooperation alongside academic and expert dialogue
Development economics · Economic geography · Economic system · Economics · Geography · Political science · Regional science · Sociology · Global Peace and Security Dynamics · International Development and Aid · International Relations and Foreign Policy
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |