The SCO and the Strategic Panorama of South-Central Asian Region; A Study through the Lens of Pakistan
Keywords:
SCO, Geopolitics, Strategy, BRI, Paradigm Shift, Central AsiaAbstract
The Asian continent has recently gained special importance in world politics because of its rich human and material resources. It has also shown a rapid developmental pace in the second decade of the 21st century. Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and other Central Asian states are now forming Asian hubs. China on one side and Russia on another of these countries, make this region extremely significant from the strategic and geopolitical points of consideration. It is important to note that all these above-mentioned states are mainly Islamic countries sharing a common faith but with violent sectarian gulfs occasionally triggered as well. The region has long been suffering from cold war impacts as it was sandwiched between Russian and American regional attempts for supremacy. SCO’s role in conflict resolution and regional development is vital these days. This article examines the possible clash of interests among international and regional stakeholders with the growing influence of SCO. It will help understand the changing paradigm of the geopolitical nature of the region.
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