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Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS)

RATS is the permanent SCO body dedicated to coordinating member states' counter-terrorism efforts. It operates through a shared database of terrorist and extremist groups, facilitates joint exercises, and supports intelligence sharing among member governments.

Key details
  • Headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  • Works alongside national security and intelligence agencies of all member states
  • India has pushed for RATS to be more explicitly focused on state-sponsored cross-border terrorism
In the news

● Tracked since April 24, 2026 · last seen August 29, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes

29 Aug '26
Will work with SCO to free region from terror: PM ahead of summit
International Relations
28 Apr '26
Rajnath warns Pak on terror at SCO meet
International Relations
28 Apr '26
Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s resolve against terrorism, says Rajnath Singh at SCO meet
Internal Security
27 Apr '26
Rajnath Singh arrives in Bishkek for SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting
International Relations
24 Apr '26
Rajnath Singh to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers’ meet in Bishkek
International Relations
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