The Modi-Putin summit showcased India’s strategic balancing act between Washington and Moscow, focusing on energy security, trade, and diplomacy. US media highlighted India’s efforts to maintain historic ties with Russia while navigating pressure from the United States and Europe
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India-Russia ties have remained among the steadiest major relationships for decades and Putin’s visit was aimed at reimagining economic cooperation. He dismissed concerns of US displeasure, stressing strategic autonomy and national interest-driven diplomacy
A policy article warns that US President Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs on Indian imports over Russian oil purchases risk alienating India and pushing it closer to China. It urges Washington to follow the UK’s collaborative free trade agreement model instead
The real task for world leaders is de-risking Trump’s tariff tornadoes and the collateral damages of how he views European allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region
Even as India’s global and regional aspirations rise in the Indo-Pacific and the Global South, its near abroad needs renewed focus for the sake of its own interests and regional stability at large
The largest election year in history, 2024 saw a rise in right-leaning governments and coalition formations across the globe but also underscored the resilience of democracy
The expert also stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine on the eve of that country's independence day is a significant milestone in this direction