Bangladesh, Sept. 1 -- The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin has underscored a dramatic shift in the global balance of power. Chinese President Xi Jinping, joined by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and leaders from across Eurasia, used the platform to push back against Western dominance, promote multipolarity, and chart a long-term course for the blocs future. The meeting concluded with the adoption of the Tianjin Declaration and a comprehensive 2035 development strategy, signaling the SCOs ambition to transform itself from a regional grouping into a cornerstone of global governance.

Opening the summit, Xi urged member states to reject “hegemonism” and “...