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The African Sahel region demands the attention of the global community on countering terrorism
Realities are changing in Afghanistan, and New Delhi must be nimble.
In Moscow’s calculus, the Crocus attacks require a thorough investigation to ascertain the actors involved in the attacks, apart from the Islamic St
How are the Central Asian countries affected by the West’s sanctions on Russia?
Russia’s policy towards South Asia has been the subject of much speculation lately. With closer cooperation between Russia and China and the former’s warming up to Pakistan, it is becoming increasingly evident that Russia is moving away from its India-centric approach in the region. This brief studies the changes, and continuity, in Moscow’s foreign policy towards South Asia as it transitioned from the Soviet Union into the Russian Federati
Russia is now the world’s most heavily sanctioned country, with unprecedented punitive action targeting its energy exports, central bank, and other sectors. Given Russia’s economic resilience amid such economic restrictions and India’s dependence on Russia for its defence and energy requirements, this issue brief highlights the economic rationale for New Delhi to maintain existing trade ties with Moscow despite continued geopolitical pressu
As the leading economy in the Union, Russia is yet to emerge as a strong economic player in Asia with looming concerns regarding overdependence on Chi
The impact of Indo-Russian relations on the domestic and foreign policies of India from the 1960s is difficult to underestimate. The USSR was instrumental in helping independent India industrialise, develop its scientific potential, and defend its territorial integrity. The Indo-Russian relationship developed a level of trust between two independent countries that was unprecedented in international affairs. The collapse of the USSR negatively aff
It is the ongoing changes in the international system and impact of global recession that have laid bare the challenges before Russia.
How will a divided Europe face the threats emerging from the Russia-Ukraine crisis that is brewing in their backyard?
With an increasingly belligerent China having demonstrated its hypersonic capabilities and the distinct possibility of proliferation to Pakistan, Indi
Indian government and businesses would do well to carefully examine their prospects.
There are fundamental structural changes shaping the security landscape in Europe and they are also casting their shadow on Indian foreign policy and national security.
In a sense, Putin is seeking to rewrite history, with an attempt to push NATO back and restore Russian stature
Despite developing economic ties and sending humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, Russia has adopted a dual approach towards Taliban-rule Afghanistan
Xi Jinping's foreign policy gives acute emphasis to the development of silk roads. The closer Moscow and Beijing get, the more Russia will have to adjust to China's interests. It is important to understand that while Moscow depends heavily on Beijing, the situation is not true in the reverse.
Given the complexity of the current conflict between Israel and Hamas, Russia will most likely expand its diplomatic efforts to bring the tensions to
The disruptions in the supply of key commodities have affected the geographically-distant economies of Southeast Asia
This is a partnership that has been forged amid common challenges and shared strategic objectives
The real red herring is the Russia collusion story considering there is zero evidence that Russia actually tampered with the US elections.
As Vladimir Putin prepares to take over the reins of the Presidency in May, events unfolding in Russia would undoubtedly test his mettle.
Russia-China’s voting congruence at the UNSC on issues relating to Syria and North Korea sets a vexing precedent for cooperative multilateralism
Russia and Pakistan have never really had warm relations. Following Pakistan’s independence in 1947, then Prime Minister Liaqat Ali Khan was invited by both the Soviet Union and the US. He chose to visit the US, mainly because the US had 2 more capacity to help Pakistan economically.
For Ukraine to win this war, successful diplomatic and military approaches, a stable economic recovery, and the aid of partners are needed.
The negative impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and attendant economic sanctions have been seen in different parts of the world, raising a new set of ch
The United Nations (UN) has recently been plagued by several crises—the COVID-19 pandemic, the Taliban’s return in Afghanistan, and the Ukraine war—that have tested its ability to deliver on humanity’s projects of peace and security, sustainable development, human rights, and humanitarian response. Indeed, its actions and inactions in the Ukraine war have triggered an existential dilemma. India must use this moment of creative destruction
It will be hard for the US to ignore New Delhi’s distinct position while making a determination under CAATSA.
Much to the chagrin of the West, Russia continues to display aggression on the Ukraine front. Does this represent an opportunity for closer EU-Ukraine
Both the Ukrainian and Russian control and command systems are under heavy cyberattacks as an intense digital war ensues within the folds of the Ukrai
A mixed-bag response of the African nations to the Russia-Ukraine war emanates from their dependence on both Russia and the West.
Africa’s representation in the Summit can be hailed as a statement from the continent: Blind loyalty to one state is no longer the norm
Russia’s foreign policy underlines the significant role that both China and African countries will play
The Sino-Indian clash puts Russia in an awkward position.
The Russian economy has shown resilience in the face of being the most sanctioned country in the world
With Ukraine’s power grid facing devastating attacks from Russia, NATO will need to ramp up assistance and follow through on its commitments
The limited application of means by both Russia and Ukraine has resulted in a protracted war that is fast moving towards a stalemate
Russia, in its quest to expand its sphere of influence, will continue to put the West and Ukraine to the test
The inability of the UNSC to take concrete measures against Russia raises questions on the relevance of the United Nations
Samir Saran, ORF President, spoke to Russian newspaper Izvestia on the sidelines of Valdai Club and ORF dialogue last week, on the importance of India
India’s efforts to preserve the primacy of its partnership with Russia would be made much easier should Russia pay more heed to certain Indian conce
