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The U.S. Factor in the Russia-India-China Troika’s Revival

The U.S. Factor in the Russia-India-China Troika’s Revival

Can India convince Russia that its Indo-Pacific vision is independent of that of the US and compatible with Putin’s concept of a Greater Eurasia?

09.06.2025 3

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Have Bangladesh-India Ties Reached a Point of No Return?

Relations have hit a new low with Dhaka abruptly canceling a $21 million contract for an advanced ocean-going tug.

30.05.2025 6

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Are India-U.S. Relations Entering a Difficult Phase?

At a media briefing on May 13, India’s Ministry of External Affairs dismissed President Donald Trump’s claims of having...

23.05.2025 4

South Asian Voices

Rushali Saha

Decoding India’s Outreach to the Taliban

China is facilitating improved ties between Pakistan and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, which is sure to generate anxieties in New Delhi.

22.05.2025 30

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Are India-US Relations Entering a Difficult Phase?

Trump’s re-hyphenation of New Delhi and Islamabad – a reversal of the de-hyphenation policy started by Bush – is a serious setback to the...

17.05.2025 10

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Pahalgam Attack Tests West Asian Countries’ Neutrality

As the space for bilateral diplomacy shrinks, many in New Delhi will interpret the neutrality of third-party countries as a pro-Pakistan position.

01.05.2025 20

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

India and Canada Eye Resetting Relations

A rapprochement will not be easy or swift. Canadian public support for an FTA with India is low.

08.04.2025 7

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Will India Join the Squad?

If the grouping’s scope and agenda are restructured to focus on soft security issues, such as maritime safety, New Delhi might be more interested.

27.03.2025 4

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Are India-UK Ties on Track to Achieve Vision 2030?

Recent developments on the defense and security front confirm the positive momentum in bilateral ties. But practical steps in difficult areas are...

14.03.2025 4

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Is the Elevation of India-Qatar Ties to a Strategic Partnership More a Reflection of Aspirations?

Defense cooperation was barely mentioned during the visit of Qatar’s amir to India. Overall, there is little to suggest that underlying differences...

21.02.2025 10

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Modi-Trump Meeting: Promising Developments, Good Optics, But Challenges Remain

No mention was made of a possible sanctions waiver for India’s development of Iran’s Chabahar port, which India secured from the U.S. during Trump...

17.02.2025 8

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Long and Winding Road to Restoring Trust in China-India Relations

The statements issued by the two sides after the recent meeting in Beijing revealed subtle differences, which does not bode well.

03.02.2025 5

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Will Recent US Sanctions on Russian Oil Trigger an Oil Crisis in India?

It presents India with a challenge but also an opportunity to diversify its oil imports.

23.01.2025 3

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Will India-Indonesia Ties Take a Leap Forward in 2025?

Earlier this month, the Indonesian President’s Office confirmed that President Prabowo Subianto had accepted an invitation to be the chief guest at...

31.12.2024 4

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

US Needs to Accept the Reality of India-Russia Relations

In his recent address to the 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) in...

16.12.2024 6

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Will Adani’s Indictment in the US Dent Modi-Trump Ties?

It may not derail relations with the U.S., but if New Delhi fails to launch a domestic investigation, it will damage India's credibility as a...

25.11.2024 20

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Why India and Australia Should Expand Their Partnership to the Pacific

Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region requires New Delhi and Canberra to take a truly holistic approach toward the region.

15.11.2024 2

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Will the West Isolate New Delhi Amid the India-Canada Row?

Given deep linkages in multifaceted directions, the derailment of India’s ties with Western countries would require geopolitical realignment, which...

29.10.2024 10

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Modi-Xi Meeting in Russia: Tactical Thaw or Prolonged Peace?

The handshake on the sidelines of the BRICS summit happened days after India announced that the two countries had reached a border patrolling...

24.10.2024 7

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

India Turns to Maritime Neighbors to Navigate Troubled Neighborhood

India’s traditional focus on its continental borders resulted in neglect of the maritime domain. That is changing.

16.10.2024 10

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Tempering Expectations of an India-China ‘Reset’

Despite pressure from industry groups to explore openings for trade and investment with China, the Indian security establishment is unlikely to...

27.09.2024 3

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Adani Airport Controversy in Kenya Discredits India’s Reputation in Africa

As India leans more toward the private sector to fulfill its overseas economic goals, it must take measures to ensure its credibility remains...

16.09.2024 2

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha