The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and Conflict De-escalation

This book's main objective is to determine what role, if any, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) plays in de-escalating tensions among its members.

James MacHaffie is an independent researcher specializing in the Indo-Pacific region and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. He holds a PhD degree in international politics from the University of Leicester.

1. Introduction 2. The Rivalry Conundrum in International Relations 3. Trust Building in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization 4. The China-Russia Rivalry 5. The Kazakhstan Uzbekistan Rivalry 6. The Complex Rivalry: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan 7. Conclusion