Edi 15.09.2021

The hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan is having an almost physical effect on the balance of power in Asia. The vacuum left by the Western alliance is now being filled by other players. Today, our author Michael Radunski takes a look at a lesser-known player that is currently gaining status as a result of US actions: the Shanghai Organization, launched by China. Their membership list reads like a recital of Afghanistan’s neighbors. This makes them particularly affected by the shift in power. But they can also be particularly successful in this crisis – if they play their cards right. And who will benefit the most in terms of foreign policy? Take an educated guess.