SCO Summit Highlights: A Milestone in Global Order?

The meeting in Tianjin, China, is potentially a milestone in the global order. There is an inherent contradiction that has always existed between the three nations: India, Russia, and China. It remains to be seen whether Trump’s tariff policies will be affected by this meeting. Success could be beneficial for India. Conversely, it would be favorable if the core issues between India and China, such as China ceasing its support for Pakistan and returning Indian territory, were resolved. The SCO Summit is viewed as significant, particularly due to the presence of major powers on one platform, excluding Trump. The United States has expressed concerns over the growing closeness between India and China, especially due to Russian oil. The US has objected to India purchasing oil from Russia at discounted prices, which India has been profiting from. India responded firmly to these concerns.