Pakistan's hosting of the SCO summit in October, with the possibility of Modi's absence, could signal deeper strains in the alliance, compared to SAARC.
The rivalry between India and Pakistan has historically hindered regional cooperation, potentially threatening the functionality of the SCO despite its stronger backing.
Analysts suggest that while Modi's attendance is uncertain, the tensions might not unravel the SCO as it operates under the influence of major powers.
Comparing the SCO to SAARC highlights different outcomes for regional cooperation, with the stronger foundation of SCO potentially buffering against these tensions.
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