THE ROLE OF SCO IN AFGHANISTAN’S STABILITY

Abstract

Due to the role of regional and extra-regional players, the situation of reconciliation and permanency in Afghanistan, since 9/11, has been continuously deteriorating. Though several peace efforts are being made at the political front by various regional actors, as far as the country is not economically self-sufficient, the chances of peace and stability in Afghanistan are bleak. Similarly, regional players,
especially regional organisations, must play a more significant role. The SCO has the prospects for stabilising the country via peaceful negotiations with various factions/ groups along with the pivotal role of the institutions/ regional organisations in the smooth implementation of energy projects. However, the US and NATO involvement in the Afghanistan crisis impeded the SCO's role. The paper intends to address how SCO can overcome this challenge and promote economic stability in Afghanistan for peace in the region.