China-India-Russia relations

New Delhi will retain its partnership with Moscow, not to keep Russia away from China but despite Russia’s growing proximity to Beijing.

No doubt, India’s foreign policy is at crossroads.

Contradictions in the India-Russia relationship, rooted in China and the Quad, will be difficult to overcome in the long term.

India and Russia signed an agreement to extend their military technology cooperation for the next decade.

Despite public display of affection, all is not well in the India-Russia relationship.

Beyond flowery rhetoric and arms deals, New Delhi has extremely valid reasons to keep relations with Moscow on an even keel.

India and Russia cancelled their annual summit for the first time in two decades. Is China the reason why?

Ideally, India would exploit a split in Russia-China relations. But there’s no split to exploit and New Delhi is better off seeking strategic compatibility elsewhere.

Strategic realities in Central Asia are likely to see Russia and India returning to their historically strong ties.