Summary | The original conceptualization of this security
organization grew out of a necessity.This year, India and
Pakistan were accepted as the two new members.Many Asian states
have applied and been accepted as 'observers' and 'dialogue
partners'.The USA also applied to be an observer (a prerequi to
be e a full member) but was rejected in 2005.Smaller Asian ...
en.ce.cn | 16 December 2015