Putin’s SCO Vision: A Security Bloc for a ‘Fairer’ Multipolar World

Vladimir Putin is championing a vision of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation as a cornerstone security bloc for a “fairer, multipolar world.” Ahead of the summit in Tianjin, he outlined a plan to transform the SCO into a key architect of a new global order, grounded in principles of collective security and international law.
A central element of this vision is the creation of an “architecture of equal and indivisible security” across Eurasia. Putin’s concept moves beyond traditional military alliances, proposing a cooperative framework where the security of one member is inherently linked to the security of all, managed through close coordination and dialogue within the SCO.
This security framework is presented as a necessary foundation for a more just world order. Putin argues that the current system, dominated by Western powers and their “discriminatory sanctions,” fosters instability. In contrast, he hopes the SCO can demonstrate a more equitable approach to global governance, with the United Nations playing a central coordinating role.
The robust Russia-China alliance provides the momentum for this ambitious agenda. Their shared perspectives on international security and their joint opposition to Western pressure are the driving forces behind this push to empower the SCO. The Tianjin summit is the platform where Putin will seek to rally other member states to this transformative vision.