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2025 SCO Summit: Modi and Xi Tackle U.S. Tensions

9/1/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit will be held in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, 2025, with leaders from India, Russia, and others attending.
Indian Prime Minister Modi and Xi Jinping aim to reduce tensions caused by U.S. tariffs on Indian goods and Russian oil imports.
Analysts view the summit as an opportunity for China to assert its influence in Eurasia, despite concerns over the SCO's effectiveness due to varying national interests.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 BRICS summit represented a pivotal moment in global geopolitics, as Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa united to counter Western dominance, collectively boasting a GDP exceeding $16 trillion. This coalition's evolution continues with the upcoming 2025 SCO summit, highlighting India and China's strategies to navigate U.S. tariffs and assert influence in Eurasia, reshaping traditional power dynamics established after the Cold War.

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Story summary

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit will be held in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, 2025, with leaders from India, Russia, and others attending.
Indian Prime Minister Modi and Xi Jinping aim to reduce tensions caused by U.S. tariffs on Indian goods and Russian oil imports.
Analysts view the summit as an opportunity for China to assert its influence in Eurasia, despite concerns over the SCO's effectiveness due to varying national interests.

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