BEIJING, September 15. /TASS/. The West is speculating about threats coming from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to justify NATO’s existence, a Russian diplomat said on Thursday.

(Photo: Reuters/RIA Novosti) Though frequently compared to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the SCO, as described by both China and Russia, is a "partnership instead of alliance." ...

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is involved in addressing issues concerning regional stability and development; it is not a military bloc and thus cannot be compared to NATO ...

The SCO's flexibility allows rivals to engage without losing face—a vital feature for South Asia’s fractured geopolitics.

With the SCO sometimes viewed as an alternative to the Western-dominated NATO military alliance, it has a mandate to discuss ...

SCO led by Russia-China is seen as counter-NATO organisation, while the Quad includes the US and its allies is seen as a coalition to counter China, and by extension Russia.

The SCO is seen as a counter-balance to Nato, limiting the influence of United States of America (USA) in Central Asia. India ...