🤝 Picture this: the Chinese mainland, Russia, five Central Asian states, India, and Pakistan all share a stage—each with its own playbook. Critics in the West argue this diversity, coupled with great-power rivalries, is a recipe for gridlock. 🌏🔥
But the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is betting on dialogue and consensus to turn friction into fuel. Here is the lowdown:
Rotating Chairmanship
Swapping the chair each year gives every member a chance to shape the agenda. From security drills to economic forums, no single player dominates the conversation.
Consensus-Based Decisions
Instead of simple votes, the SCO relies on unanimous decisions. It may slow things down, but it guarantees that every voice counts—a key to keeping rivalries in check.
Layered Dialogues
Annual summits, ministerial meetings, and countless working groups keep channels open around the clock. When disagreements arise, members hash it out face-to-face, boosting mutual trust.
Thanks to this approach, the SCO has rolled out joint anti-terror drills, green-energy initiatives, and cross-border connectivity projects that link Eurasia. It is proof that structured dialogue can outshine confrontation. 🔄🗣️
Will the SCO maintain this momentum? Its future rests on keeping conversations alive and prioritizing shared goals over solo ambitions. If they keep talking, cooperation might just conquer all. 🚀
Reference(s):
Cooperation over confrontation: How the SCO manages differences
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