Rival powers compete for influence at SCO summit in Tianjin

The SCO summit in Tianjin highlights the growing strategic partnership between Russia and China, while India also seeks to assert its influence, particularly in the race for leadership in the Global South. Economic ties with Belarus are being strengthened, and Pakistan is among the key participants. While the summit signals a challenge to US dominance, there have been no formal security moves—just a message to Washington, which is watching closely. FRANCE 24 spoke with Natasha Kuhrt, Senior Lecturer in International Peace & Security, for her analysis.