... country’s considerable weight in world affairs meant greater international attention to the multilateral meeting that brought together heads of state and government of Eurasia’s leading countries. This was further amplified by tensions in U.S.–India relations, as Washington threatened to impose additional tariffs on a range of Indian goods, which were set to
take effect
on August 27, just ahead of the summit.
In this setting, familiar phrases suddenly took on special meaning. The long-awaited ...
... operating under a communist system.
The West must not become communist; instead, it should study different systems, especially its own economic nobility, with its prizes, which have now become a questionable performance. It's crucial to study China, India, and Asia with an open mind, as this open-mindedness is key to adapting to the changing global economic landscape.
The Divides: There is no single country, small or superpower, that can rule the world, in any shape or form. Many countries are global ...
RIAC and Synergia Foundation Report No. 103 / 2025
RIAC and Synergia Foundation Report No. 103 / 2025
Agricultural cooperation has been one of the pillars of Russia-India relations for decades. Both countries are leading players in the global agricultural market, however they do not compete with each other and rather enjoy wide opportunities for cooperation. The following report describes historic background of Russia-India ...
... reality began to change. Despite all the caution in the Ukrainian issue and the reluctance to get involved in the “Russian rebellion”, the key powers of the world majority responded to the threats of the stick with polite but cold firmness. China and India continue to cooperate with Russia. Moreover, there are rudimentary signs of rapprochement between Beijing and New Delhi. Their relations are too burdened with problems and contradictions to expect quick breakthroughs. However, even such small steps ...
... Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
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Liudmila A. Pechishcheva: Dear Dr. Shoaib Khan! I appreciate your interest in my questions on a live issue related to South Asia in the global geopolitical landscape as well as India-Russia cooperation in this region. Moreover, I would like to thank you for your time. What are South Asia’s role and place both in today’s global and regional order?
Dr. Khan: The world is passing through a crossroad, as the multipolarity ...
On July 7, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a delegation of Indian officials, headed by Sujeet Kumar, Member of Parliament
On July 7, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a delegation of Indian officials, headed by Sujeet Kumar, Member of Parliament. During the discussion, experts exchanged ...
On June 2, 2025, a delegation of the National Defence College of India (NDC) visited the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC)
On June 2, 2025, a delegation of the National Defence College of India (NDC) visited the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC).
The meeting of Indian security specialists and ...
... 2025
Report No. 99 / 2025
The following report focuses on the Middle Eastern policies of extra-regional actors and their transformation in changing conditions. It concentrates on studying the strategies pursued by Russia, the U.S., the EU, China and India in the Middle East. The report also examines how Middle Eastern countries perceive extra-regional actors as they aspire to build pragmatic and balanced relationships with external partners.
Extra-Regional Actors in the Middle East
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... network of partnerships and security alliances—by promoting interoperability and its warfighting capabilities. The quadrilateral cooperation mechanism, known as the
Quad
, is a manifestation of this approach based on a minilateral grouping among U.S., India, Australia, and Japan. Shared interests, democratic values, and strong people-to-people ties underpin this partnership. Although the Quad’s agenda seemed opaque since its inception,
evolving
to cater traditional security threats, the member states ...
... winter jackets and carrying thick academic textbooks. These are not ordinary travelers; they are students bound for Moscow on the 6:00 a.m. flight, embarking on a journey that reflects a larger, often overlooked trend: the educational migration from India to Russia. Having once been among them—and now a practicing Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist in Moscow—I often reflect on that journey and what it represents.
Why Russia?
Russia — India Relations in Broader Geopolitical Context. RIAC and ...