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Turkey Considers Full Membership in China-Russia Security Bloc

Published Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · Updated September 2

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  • Turkey's Geopolitical Balancing Act1 source

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Turkey is considering full membership in the China-Russia security bloc, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended an SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where discussions included Turkey's potential pivot towards the bloc while maintaining its Western alliances.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended a summit of the SCO in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday.

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Turkey's Geopolitical Balancing Act
  • The Jerusalem Post

    The article highlights Turkey's potential pivot towards the SCO while reassuring that it does not signify a departure from its Western alliances, and also notes Turkey's efforts to mediate the Black Sea grain crisis.

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