The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit is taking place in China, where, according to media, Xi Jinping may announce a program for the constructive protection of the postwar international order. In this expert interview, a specialist explains China’s position, the essence of the proposed concept, and its potential impact on global politics.
According to the expert, China approaches the concept of a “postwar order” in terms of major historical eras. For China, this refers to the period after World War II, during which the country became one of the "victors" and a founding participant in new security structures such as the UN and the UN Security Council. China is now seeking to become a guarantor of a new world order, positioning itself as an alternative to the United States in global security matters.
It is emphasized that China has chosen the SCO rather than BRICS for this initiative. The SCO is viewed by Beijing not just as an economic alliance but as a platform for building military-political partnerships, with the possibility of creating an alternative to NATO among its friendly regimes.
The interview also addresses the balance between China and India, considering their longstanding territorial disputes and economic rivalry. While the rhetoric of cooperation grows, deep divisions remain. India continues its strategy of maneuvering between Western and Eastern blocs, leveraging geopolitical friction for its own advantage without making a final commitment to either side.
The expert concludes that China's activity at the SCO summit and its efforts to draw India closer are part of a broader strategy to shape a new order in which Beijing will act as a guarantor of security for a group of states, regardless of their internal systems. However, current relations between China and India are still characterized more by tactical moves than strategic partnership.
