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India’s “Cultivation” of Europe Beyond France and Germany
In 2021, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stressed that one pillar of India's multi-alignment strategy was to “cultivate Europe.” That objective has become increasingly imperative as New Delhi recognizes the risks of dependence on Moscow in defense and energy, Beijing…
India-Russia Relations: Revived Engagements and Remaining Gaps
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi in December 2025 came at a time of growing momentum in India-Russia relations marked by restored political contacts and rekindled economic connections. After a period of uncertainty and hiatus in 2022 and…
किधर जा रही है भारतीय विदेश नीति? बहुसंरेखण के लाभ और ख़तरे
एक दशक से भी अधिक समय से, नई दिल्ली और वाशिंगटन में एक रणनीतिक सहमति बन रही थी - कि उभरते चीन को नियंत्रित करने हेतु उनकी साझेदारी सबसे बेहतर विकल्प है। एशिया में, अमेरिका भारत को चीनी आधिपत्य को…
Can India and Russia Build a Durable Economic Partnership?
With the backdrop of intense U.S. pressure over India’s Russian oil imports, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Moscow from August 19 to 21. The visit signaled New Delhi’s resolve to maintain and even strengthen the relationship with Russia.…
Modi’s Visit to Ukraine: A Step in Forward Diplomacy and “De-Hyphenation”
The recent escalation of tensions between Russia and Ukraine has yet again underscored the urgent need for international diplomatic efforts to ease the situation. In this context, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kyiv last month has sparked a…
Modi’s Visit to Russia: A Strategic Miscalculation?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent two-day visit to Russia has garnered significant attention. During the visit, President Vladimir Putin conferred Russia’s highest civilian award, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, on Modi, an unprecedented move that symbolizes the two…