Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO)

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental body founded in 2001. It currently comprises 10 member states, serving as a critical Eurasian security and economic pillar.

SCO's Counter-Terrorism via RATS

  • The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) facilitates intelligence sharing on terrorism, separatism and extremism.
  • Established a Cooperation Programme (2025–2027) to enhance joint operations against transnational terror networks.
  • Conducts regular "Peace Mission" military exercises to improve interoperability among diverse member armed forces.
  • Maintains a database of terrorists and extremists to restrict their movement across Eurasian borders.

India-China-Pakistan Dynamics

  • India uses the forum to promote strategic autonomy while engaging with its primary regional rivals.
  • Persistent ....
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