Region: South Asia

The SCO embodies a persistent tension between security imperatives and development ambitions, but this tension is not a weakness

As the Moon’s economic attractiveness grows, so will the potential for conflict

The Islamabad attack was intended to spread fear and division. Instead, it has reinforced solidarity and cooperation

The key objective of sanctions—influencing the “behaviour” of the target country—is shifting to the “behaviour” of third countries

Russia and India will likely have to exercise strategic patience again—a quality they both possess in abundance

Astro-securitization has turned the cosmos into a chessboard of power, but one who holds the winning move remains an enigma

Why Eurasia’s stability depends on mutual responsibility

The only way to harmonize the process of achieving shared goals is to view Greater Eurasia as one big home for all, where the stability of each state is of concern for others

No clear-cut global order is in sight in the near term, but India-Russia ties are suited for any kind of world order that eventually develops

In South Asia’s naval realm, new U.S.-India framework risks disturbing that balance by having advanced technology flows and blue water operational dependencies

Valdai Discussion Club Report

Central Asia presents a key opportunity for India and Russia to deepen their collaboration, particularly in energy, security, and transportation, with the region serving as a critical nexus for expanding regional connectivity and enhancing economic and logistical ties between the two countries