Knight Takes Bishop, Check;

The asia times just broke a story wherein the Shanghai Cooperation Association has admitted 4 new members: Mongolia, Pakistan, India, and Iran.

Background: "The SCO, an Intergovernmental organization whose working languages are Chinese and Russian, was founded in Shanghai on June 15, 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The SCO's change of heart appears set to involve the organization in Iran's nuclear battle and other ongoing regional issues with the United States. "

Cigarette, anyone?