From Foreign Waters

  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the newest dialogue partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), according to reports in Gulf media. A memorandum of understanding was signed between the UAE and the SCO during a meeting in Goa, India, marking a significant milestone in the country’s foreign policy. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance established in 2001 by China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The organization aims to promote regional stability, security, and economic cooperation among its member states. The UAE’s decision to become a dialogue partner of the SCO is part of a broader trend in the region of countries seeking to strengthen ties with the organization, which counts heavyweight nations such as China, India, and Russia among its members. The move is expected to enhance the UAE ’s economic and political ties with SCO member states, with potential benefits includi...