Shanghai Cooperation Organisation falls ‘far short of real alliance’, says expert

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Published 2024-07-03
On Wednesday (Jul 3), Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed their unity and commitment to deepening ties while at a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). It is a Beijing-led regional bloc that covers Central Asia, India and Iran and is designed as a counterweight to US influence in international affairs. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations at the University of Toronto, tells CNA’s Asia First that he finds it difficult to see how the SCO could become a successful collective defence organisation, as there are “just far too many differences among the members”.

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All Comments (21)
  • @8spores
    What a weak minded guest. You do not need strong alliance to defeat US bullying. Why is CNA always invite such subpar commentators.
  • @johntwohy8337
    How many times have this expert been correct about his prediction?
  • @silafaupaulmeredith7251
    Please next time invite an Expert from a countries within the SCO not an country from an SCO adversary. Pathetic journalism CNA
  • @0pTicaL
    What kinda bs expert is this? SCO is not an alliance bloc like NATO, Steve Jobs was right a lot of these "experts" are no smarter than you or I.
  • @happymelon7129
    🤣says expert ? All think tank are "fund" by someone. This mean they "work" for someone.
  • @kabandaayubmuhsin
    Western narrative BS smh ... Western analysts . Hw can this guest be analyst seriously. #CNA doing a disservice to Ur audience.
  • @danysl2008
    SCO is an opportunity to ensure sustainability of trades without fearing of being sanctioned and assets be seized by the West.
  • @huanghermann5207
    Chinese capitals need to invest somewhere and Central Asia is part of the world for investment. There should be any surprise to see Chinese investment.
  • @liar-liar
    Oh mannn..... The US Israel EU won't be happy, now CIA Mossad have to open their playbooks again 😂😂..... This alliance is troublesome for them 😂😂
  • @AyeAye-o8t
    lol, according to CNA, nothing is better then Singapore and US war machine alliance.
  • @Robin-kv5vh
    CNA can't find analysts from these SCO members or from atlist SCO region to shows the true picture of SCO. CNA is mini CNN 😅😅
  • @branbran9129
    What does democracy bring to India ? Pple are not interested in govt that doesn't deliver Thier promises .we want development .
  • @SK-lt1so
    It's as much of an "alliance" as that between a car owner and gasoline station attendant.
  • @user-yw5hm4fy2i
    I think Prof. Baun is WRONG about SCO and have high hopes on failed EU cooperations with US ..Please do remember G7 and EU had been established many years whereas SCO barely forming..If SCO, G7 and EU were given the same amount of time's in establishments and developments..My bet is with SCO..I remembered seeing Prof. Baun in another interview, and his comments failed in the reality of life..With his age, I thought his comments should be more wisely and practical rather than guessing as someone inexperienced about current issues..PERIOD..
  • @lonewolf7992
    ".the World Bank has upgraded Russia from an upper middle income country to a high income country) (16,000 Sanctions FAILED: World Bank UPGRADES Russia's Economy, Indicates Income Growth)
  • @lagrangewei
    why is it an "anti western" alliance when SCO primary focus is against seperatism and terrorism? is CNA claiming the west the cause of seperatism and terrorism?