Mint Explainer: How can the SCO make a difference in the post-Trump world?

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), at its 25th summit attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, issued a joint declaration that condemned terrorism and opposed unilateral tariffs without mentioning either US President Donald Trump or the US. Mint explains what this regional grouping means for India and the world. What is the SCO? The 10-nation grouping was formed in 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. India and Pakistan joined in 2017, Iran in 2023, and Belarus in 2024. While Afghanistan and Mongolia have observer status, there are several dialogue partners. Economic powerhouses India, China, and Russia are the…