Operational capacity of security cooperation in the shanghai cooperation organization

The article deals with the problem of capacity of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The author considers the compliance of measures taken by the SCO in order to resolve emerging conflicts and unrests in the countries of Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan) with the objective expressed when the SCO was established, that is to ensure regional security and stability. It is concluded that there is a need for creation of rapid reaction force and involvement in joint anti-terrorist training maneuvers of observer states and partners to enhance the capacity of the SCO.