The Shanghai Cooperation Organization: A New Era

An episode of the At the Water's Edge podcast, hosted by WRKdefined Podcast Network, titled "The Shanghai Cooperation Organization: A New Era" was published on September 30, 2025 and runs 59 minutes.

September 30, 2025 ·59m · At the Water's Edge

Summary

In this conversation, Henrietta Levin, a senior fellow at CSIS, discusses the evolving dynamics of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and its implications for global governance, US-China relations, and regional partnerships. She highlights China's ambitions to reshape the international order, the complexities of India-China relations, and the significance of recent developments within the SCO. The discussion also touches on the risks associated with China's growing confidence, the appeal of its development model, and the potential for alternative financial systems. Levin emphasizes the importance of understanding these dynamics for American businesses and policymakers. 00:00 Introduction to Henrietta Levin and Her Background 07:58 European Perspectives on China 11:04 Understanding the Shanghai Cooperation Organization 14:03 China's Long-Term Goals with the SCO 16:56 China's Vision for Global Governance 20:15 The Significance of the Recent SCO Summit 23:12 China-India Relations and Their Implications 25:57 The Future of the SCO and Regional Dynamics 30:23 China's Growing Influence in Asia 36:10 Contrasting Development Models: China vs. the West 41:03 The SEO and Alternative Financial Systems 46:58 Turkey's Role in the SEO and Its Complex Relations 54:19 Navigating US-China Relations: Strategies and Outcomes

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