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Understanding Russian Engagement in South Asia
Reports of Russian initiatives dealing with the Afghan situation and their outreach to Pakistan have set the proverbial cat among the pigeons. Many believe that with the vacuum in Washington, D.C. and with Russia’s inclination to take up foreign ventures,…
Russia in South Asia: Balancing United States and China
Last month, Moscow hosted a meeting on peace and stability in Afghanistan with representatives from China, Afghanistan, India, Iran, and Pakistan. This is the second meeting hosted by Moscow in the span of less than two months in an attempt…
India-Russia in Testy Waters?
It is oft repeated that India and Russia share special and time-tested ties. In April 1947, even before it gained independence from colonial rule, India established diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union. Both states shared great camaraderie during the Cold…
Pakistan-Russia Ties: A Case of Shifting Geopolitics
As one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Pakistan and as an ally, the United States has been an almost permanent fixture of Pakistan’s foreign policy. Through most of its history, Pakistan has been pro America. However,…
Russian Moves in Afghanistan
In December, Pakistan, China and Russia met in Moscow for the third round of the trilateral consultations on Afghanistan. The press release after the meeting, issued on behalf of representatives from all three countries, concurred on the deteriorating security situation in…