India's Ascent as a Global Player, Ukraine Crisis (original) (raw)

India-Russia Relations in the Emerging World Order (Book Chapter)

India’s Bilateral Relations and Foreign Policy, Edited by Josukutty C A and J. Prabhash New Delhi: New Century Publications, 2018

The fifteenth India-Russia annual summit took place in a fast changing global geopolitical scenario and in a challenging moment in world politics. India and Russia emerged as vital strategic partners representing global transformation from a unipolar world order dominated by one centre to a multipolar order based on multilateralism, principles of UN Charter, non-intervention, cooperation, convergence of national interests, mutual understanding and trust. This is because of the perceived failures of the American “unipolar moment”, which is guided by the principles of pre-emptive strikes, regime change, disarmament and intervention. After twenty-five years of Soviet disintegration, the current geopolitical realities like rift in the US-Russia-Europe relations over Ukraine conflict, global oil crisis, economic crisis, Euro zone crisis, conflict in West Asia, NATO military build-up and expansion to Russia’s border, escalation of terrorist attacks in Europe, emergence of BRICS countries, Russia’s shifting priorities to Asia-Pacific, commencement of Eurasian Economic Union, and shifting power alignments from west to east expose the dangers of unilateralism and reflect a paradigm shift in the world order.

Russia-Ukraine War and India's Foreign Policy (In particular reference to Indo-US relations

isara solutions, 2022

The Russia-Ukraine war has significantly impacted the nature of international politics. As we know, the outcome of the interaction of different countries' foreign policies shapes the nature of international politics at a given time. After this war, the foreign policies of different countries would be based more on a nationalistic trajectory which had already moved towards it when the Coronavirus pandemic hit the world. They would be based on more self-reliance, specifically in the defence sphere. The impact is already visible from Europe to Asia. The Russia-Ukraine war made European countries realise that they would have to strengthen their security apparatus and be self-reliant on their security rather than dependent on the UN or US. Germany is taking the lead in this resurgence of Europe. (Happymon Jacob, The Hindu July 16 2022). In Asia, Japan, too, is in the middle of a massive domestic debate about its security. Japan's new strategy to manage Chinese power involves three broad elementsreorienting Japan's diplomacy, boosting national capabilities to deter aggression and deepening defence partnerships. (C. Raja Mohan, Indian Express, September 6, 2022) I hypothesise that India's foreign policies toward US, Russia and China will witness some change soon. India's approach towards the US may change; there is the possibility that India would relook at its strategic relations with the US because, after 9/11, when the US entered Afghanistan to eliminate Taliban and al-Qaeda, it also coincided with the emergence of a US strategic partnership with India. Since then, India has signed vital agreements with the US, like nuclear deals, defence agreements, etc. But when the US left Afghanistan, the Taliban returned to power. India wanted the US should not leave Afghanistan because of the fear of the return of the Taliban and terrorism. Still, the US disregarded it due to its economic compulsions. There is also the possibility that India would again improve its relations with Russia which would further help India to balance its relations with China. The proposed paper will analyse India's foreign policy in its relations with the US, Russia and China in the context of the aftermath of the Ukraine-Russia war.

MOMENTUM IN INDO - US RELATIONS: SHOULD RUSSIA BE CONCERNED?

The recently concluded five day maiden voyage by Narendra Modi to United States has had foreign experts eagerly watch his foreign policy ambitions. President Obama and Prime Minister Modi deliberated on a wide range of issues and interests associated with recent developments in international situations. The visit has rebooted new dynamism to the Indo-US partnership as substantive talks have taken place to promote economic

India Russia Relations: From Cold War to Post-Cold War Era

Wasleyan Journal of Research, 2021

Indo-Russia relations are rooted in a history of trust and common interests. Russia and India share a vision of multi polar world order. India's relations with Soviet Union were multi-faceted covering various spheres, as both countries have similar security, political, and economic interests. In cold war period, without joining any power bloc, India went on to maintain pretty cordial relations with Soviet Union. Although defence and nuclear energy are two core dimensions of the diplomatic ties between India and Russia, economic cooperation has the potential to unleash a new era in the bilateral relationship. Both the countries have enhanced their nuclear, strategic, political and cultural cooperation. Contemporarily, both the powers are pretty vital to each other for a variety of crucial reasons. The paper tries to highlight the multi-dimensional relationship between India and Russia ranging from cold war period to post-cold war era. The attempt has also highlighted current perspectives of the Indo-Russian relationship.

The New Edge in India-Russia Relations: Probabilities

2021

Indian-Russian relations have been based on a mutually beneficial partnership for decades. Over the years this relation has witnessed both systolic and diastolic phases in the backdrop of constantly changing international dynamics. The most significant part of this relation is mutual trust and mutual respect of each country's freedom to perform skilled manoeuvring in their foreign relations with other countries. The Soviet Union's support to the development of India's post-independence economy and New Delhi's support to Moscow's post-USSR dynamics and difficulties constitute manifestations of shared goals. Currently economic and defence ties between India and Russia are rising to new heights. New dimensions are explored in various geo-economical and geo-strategic engagements, providing this time-tested relation a new dynamic edge. However, in the matrix of global politics certain challenges may impact future relations and influence future probabilities. Skilful steering in bilateral relations is needed so as to reinforce solidarity and cooperation.

INDIA-RUSSIA POST COLD WAR RELATIONS: A NEW EPOCH OF COOPERATION

Knowledge World Publication, 2016 | Routledge, 2017

Post Cold War international relations have undeniably been a litmus test for the bilateral relations between India and Russia. With the emergence of a new international system, the foreign policies of both countries vacillated to explore new avenues of partnerships with other international players, an opportunity that otherwise proved effective to a large extent. National priorities and the geo-political architecture remodelled by the US, thus, compelled New Delhi and Moscow to pursue a foreign policy that moved away from serving the interests of each other. While defining the trends in the bilateral relations between the two countries, the strategic community has questioned whether the relationship can remain as special and strategic as it had been in the past. Are both countries still as relevant to one another as they once were? As the constant debate revolves around these questions, the two entities have, however, indicated a certain level of distinguishing characteristics in order to address the complexities and challenges in the partnership and have acknowledged that their relationship is not only special but also indispensable. What has also continued to remain undamaged and an integral part of the bilateral relations is mutual trust, understanding and concern, thus, resulting in maturity and pragmatism, irrespective of the uncertainties that the two countries face. It is in this context, that the new stage in the bilateral relations between the two countries requires a thorough assessment. It stands to reason that with the developments that are taking place in the current international milieu, there is a need for India and Russia to reemphasise their strong strategic partnership, goodwill and diplomatic trust that have stood the test of time. This book undertakes a serious assessment of the strategic partnership in the contemporary international set up. The seven chapters of the book attempt to address the myriad challenges through detailed analyses and evaluation of the partnership between India and Russia in various spheres, including the political, defence, economic, nuclear, energy, science and technology, security, and strategic engagement.

Indo-Russia Relations with Special Reference to Ukrainian Imbroglio: An Analytical Study

International Journal of Economic, Business, Accounting, Agriculture Management and Sharia Administration (IJEBAS)

Russia has been a longstanding and time-tested partner for India. Development of India-Russia relations has been a key pillar of India’s Foreign policy. India and Russia have enjoyed good relations since 1947 wherein Russia helped India in attaining its goal of economic self-sufficiency through investment in areas of heavy machine-building , mining, energy production and steel plants. Later India and Soviet Union signed the Treaty of Peace and Friendship in august 1971 which was the manifestation of shared goals of the two nations as well as blueprint for the strengthening of regional and global peace and security. After the dissolution of Soviet Union, India and Russia entered into a new Treaty of Friendship and cooperation in January 1993 and a bilateral Military-Technical Cooperation agreement in 1994. As the Indian government’s response to the Russian-Ukrainian crisis received a mixed reaction, it puts a serious introspective question to Indian lawmakers: is Indian foreign poli...