ШОС, or the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, is a regional intergovernmental organization founded in 2001. It includes countries like China, India, Russia, and several Central Asian nations. The main goals of ШОС are to promote political, economic, and security cooperation among its member states. The organization focuses on combating terrorism, extremism, and separatism, as well as enhancing trade and cultural exchanges. ШОС also conducts joint military exercises and collaborates on various projects to improve regional stability and development.