How does the Shanghai Cooperation Organization do counter-terrorism?
In the context of the elevation of Arab League proclamations on Libya to near-biblical status, I’ve argued recently that we need to be critical about regional organizations and not blithely assume that their decisions are either legitimate or well-considered, simply because they are “multilateral.” Along those lines, this new report offers a tough look at the role of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and its counter-terrorism policies. A key quote:
The SCO approach to counter-terrorism, modeled on China’s Three Evils doctrine, and highlighting principles of territorial integrity, non-interference in internal affairs, and social stability, contributes to supporting repressive regimes at the expense of national, regional, and global human rights. The ongoing failure to demand accountability from regional frameworks such as the SCO also undermines the effectiveness and integrity of the international system in countering terrorism and advancing rule of law, peace, and security.