Why Was India’s SCO Summit Virtual?

Why Was India’s SCO Summit Virtual?

Advertisement This week the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) met virtually for their annual summit. The gathering marked Iran’s newly minted membership but was ultimately dampened by tensions inside, and outside, the group. The SCO originated with the Shanghai Five. Formed in 1996, the initial group — including China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and … Read more

PM Modi Hosts Xi and Putin for Virtual SCO Summit a Fortnight After US Visit

PM Modi Hosts Xi and Putin for Virtual SCO Summit a Fortnight After US Visit

Advertisement Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate this week in his first multilateral summit since an armed rebellion rattled Russia, as part of a rare international grouping in which his country still enjoys support. Leaders will convene virtually on Tuesday for a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a security grouping founded by Russia and … Read more