SCO summit signals multipolar challenge to the West
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation finished its summit seeking a global powerhouse role, but internal disagreements highlighted divergent interests among its diverse members.
By Europa Express1 Sep 2026 · 17:00 CETUpdated 1 Sep 2026 · 17:00 CET
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Core Briefing: SCO summit signals multipolar challenge to the West
Strategic Context: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation finished its summit seeking a global powerhouse role, but internal disagreements highlighted divergent interests among its diverse members.
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), whose membership accounts for almost half of the world’s population, concluded its recent summit with a declaration to present itself as a rising global powerhouse challenging Western influence.
However, delegates also displayed clear splits, as the organisation’s wide geographic and political spectrum gave rise to significant disagreements and divergent national interests, tempering the unity of its multipolar ambition.