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Asia-Pacific

Putin-Xi meeting at summit marks the rise of Eurasia

In contrast, Washington’s coalitions in the 'Indo-Pacific' and elsewhere are failing to gain new adherents.

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Middle East

With SCO membership, is Iran coming out of deep freeze?

Even if the JCPOA restart falls through and sanctions remain in place, a warming is happening in Tehran's immediate neighborhood.

Iran wants entry into China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Middle East

Iran wants entry into China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Tehran thinks membership would help deflect US sanctions and get the beat on rival Gulf states now looking East.

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Middle East

Iran floats reports of imminent Shanghai Cooperation Organization membership

Reporting on potential membership of the SCO further counters the Western narrative that Iran is internationally isolated.