Question

What are the key features of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

1. Eurasian political organization.
2. Strictly economic in focus.
3. Emphasis on international security and defense.
4. Established by China and Russia.
5. Limited to the Shanghai Five nations.

• A. i only
• B. iv, v
• C. ii, iv
• D. i, iii, iv

Answer 1

Answer:

D. i, iii, iv

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

• The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a significant Eurasian political, economic, and security organization that was established in 2001 by China and Russia.
• It is considered the largest regional organization in terms of its geographic scope and population, covering approximately 80% of the area of Eurasia and representing 40% of the world's population.
• The SCO evolved from the Shanghai Five, a cooperative arrangement established in 1996 among China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan and in 2001 the SCO was formally founded
• While it originated from the Shanghai Five, it has since expanded its scope and influence, encompassing various countries beyond its initial members.
• in 2017, it expanded to include India and Pakistan as full members.
• In 2023, Iran also joined the organization
• The SCO focuses on fostering political, economic, and security cooperation among its member states.
• It emphasizes international security and defense issues, aiming to promote stability and collaboration in the region.