How the West Snookered Itself in Energy Geopolitics – The Daily Sceptic

Can Trump Re-adjust In The Post-Tianjin SCO Moment? Was The timing Of China ‘Throwing Down The SCO Gauntlet’ Entirely Fortuitous?

By Alastair Crooke, Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity | September 09, 2025 The gloves are off. The SCO Summit was a clear demonstration of the reality of power starkly coalescing, on the one hand, and one of power visibly ebbing, on the other. The amazing military parade was the summit counterpart – it spoke loudly: You want to take us on? “We are ready.” China has thrown down the gauntlet with precision timing. (You’d almost think the…

How the West Snookered Itself in Energy Geopolitics – The Daily Sceptic

The recent Tianjin summit, where a smiling Putin, Xi and Modi clasped hands, marks a profound shift in global energy geopolitics, one that underscores Europe's slide into irrelevance, says Tilak Doshi. The post How the West Snookered Itself in Energy Geopolitics appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

BRICS Sets Sail After SCO Meeting

“Fresh from the September 2–3 SCO meetings in China, Eurasia is codifying a multipolar order: dedollarized trade, alternative payment rails, secure transport corridors, and mutual investment shielded from US tariffs and sanctions. With Power of Siberia 2 locking Russia’s pivot to China and BRICS coordination deepening under India, the Global Majority is prioritizing rising living standards over Western financialization…” ~ Quote from Michael Hud…