Western concerns about SCO ambitions must be allayed. Kazakhstan can help
As the SCO aims to play a larger role in global affairs, questions will arise about its ability to coexist peacefully with Western structures and countries, especially with the SCO chairmanship passing to China, a nation increasingly at odds with the West. As a country that has built good relations with both China and the West, Kazakhstan’s role within the SCO will be essential in addressing these concerns.