On the eve of the SCO Summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined a strategic goal of creating an “architecture of equal and indivisible security” in Eurasia. He views the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation as the primary vehicle for achieving this objective, emphasizing close coordination among its member states.
This concept of “indivisible security,” where the security of one nation is inherently linked to the security of all, is a direct challenge to existing alliance structures. Putin suggested that the SCO, grounded in values of mutual respect and non-interference, offers a more collaborative and equitable approach to regional stability.
Putin connected this security vision to the broader goal of shaping a “fairer, multipolar world order.” He believes the SCO can play a central role in upholding international law, with the United Nations serving as the main coordinating body. This framework is presented as an alternative to a world order dominated by a single bloc’s security interests.
The strong Russia-China partnership is the engine behind this initiative. Their shared views on regional security and their joint opposition to external pressures provide the momentum for pushing this agenda at the summit. Leaders from across the region, including India and Pakistan, will convene to discuss this new security paradigm for Eurasia.