International Condemnation of Pahalgam and Its Backers by SCO, India
In a significant geopolitical shift, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting in Tianjin saw Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealing to Russian President Vladimir Putin to find ways to end the war in Ukraine. This was not the first time PM Modi had broached the subject with President Putin, as he has consistently urged for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The SCO meeting, attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping, PM Modi, and other leaders of emerging economies, provided an opportunity for PM Modi to discuss the war in Ukraine with President Putin. The meeting signified a convergence of these leaders towards an incipient alternative worldview centered on a fairer multipolar world order.
PM Modi's stance on the war in Ukraine highlights India's emphasis on justice against Trumpian imperialism and double standards in dealing with Russian oil customers. The West may view the SCO as a distant regional security organization with little influence, but the meeting in Tianjin enabled a significant shift in geopolitics.
The SCO meeting also saw the member states condemning the military strikes by Israel in Gaza, leading to a catastrophic situation of hunger and starvation. India, representing a country most affected by Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism, used the SCO meeting to emphasize that terror is a threat to peace.
PM Modi's actions and words at the SCO meeting demonstrate India's strategic autonomy and its involvement in multiple politico-economic and strategic organizations. The SCO agreed to specifically geotag the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack for condemnation, a victory for India.
Interestingly, PM Modi did not attend China's military parade to commemorate the end of World War II, a decision that may have been influenced by the ongoing territorial disputes between the two nations.
Despite the disorder and chaos in global trade caused by President Donald Trump's tariff tantrums, the SCO meeting facilitated a major geopolitical shift. Notably, India has chosen not to impose retaliatory tariffs on the USA.
PM Modi's approach to the war in Ukraine is not transactional, but rather based on a belief that all war is destructive and there are no real winners. His appeal to President Putin on behalf of humanity underscores this belief. The SCO declaration is significant given the growing discord within the US alliance with European and Asian countries.
In a less political moment, PM Modi discussed India's pacifist philosophy with President Putin during a ride in his Russian-made limousine, a testament to the personal rapport between the two leaders. The SCO meeting in Tianjin resulted in a declaration that India can feel satisfied about, marking a successful diplomatic outing for PM Modi.
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