"Global South Originates at Tianjin Summit"

In the historical city of Tianjin, China, the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Forum was held on August 31 and September 1. The event, attended by the heads of state of the SCO's permanent members, partner countries, and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, marked a significant shift in the international order.

The forum was a platform for discussions on expanding political dialogue, economic cooperation, and cultural exchange among the member states. The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, highlighted Tajikistan's potential in sectors like transport, energy, innovation, and tourism during his speech. Around fifteen partner countries, including Egypt, Malaysia, and Turkey, were also present at the forum.

The strategic horizon for Europe remains uncertain due to the SCO Forum and the potential shift in the international order. The retreat of the United States and its war-like commercial diplomacy is weakening its hegemony since 1945. In 2025, the post-American new world order is taking shape, not just in Beijing, but alongside India.

In his speech, Xi Jinping presented a synthesis of Marxism and Chinese traditions, emphasizing the end of the "century of humiliation" to mobilize public opinion in the South. This comes as China, which was plunging into a civil war in 1945, from which the People's Republic would emerge four years later, now boasts over 100 million members in the Communist Party.

Meanwhile, in 1945, American power was seen as embodying modernity and strength. However, the SCO Forum may indicate a shift in this new international order. The US may be retreating from its hegemonic role, leaving two major questions unanswered: What will China do with the power it has amassed? And what could a world marked by the decline of American hegemony look like?

Tianjin, a city with a history of foreign concessions stemming from the Opium Wars, served as a fitting backdrop for these discussions. The forum also saw a military parade held to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II after Japan's surrender.

The presence of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, at the forum suggests a global recognition of the significance of these changes. As the world watches, the future of the international order continues to unfold.