... India would be willing to contribute in all possible ways to facilitate an early return to peace. However, from a structural point of view, India does not have the heft to navigate the complex Eurasian security dynamics, which led to the conflict in Ukraine in the first place. Therefore, if to look beyond the push for peace, growing Western pressure on India for Modi’s controversial visit to Russia, a country that is openly at odds with the Western world, tacitly implied India’s support to Moscow’s geopolitical ambitions (for the West). Hence, Modi’s Moscow visit necessitated a serious recalibration strategy for India if India hoped ...
Working Paper #66, 2022
Working Paper #66, 2022
The Russian-Ukrainian conflict will lead to long-term global socio-economic and political consequences in the foreseeable future. Russian and foreign experts are currently exploring a wide range of scenarios for such transformation—from relatively positive ...
Russia has only temporarily captured China’s seemingly entrenched role as a major U.S. villain, while the West will fight for the narratives to influence the minds and hearts of the rest of ... ... are living through times of change. Russia has started a “special operation” in Ukraine, and the West can do little or nothing. Impotence is always a difficult thing... ... “China-connection”, the U.S. can hardly embargo Russia in ASEAN. Talk more with India, and old friend of Russia. India has moved closer to the U.S. in recent years...
