Valdai Club

Vladimir Sudarev

Omar Sadr

B.K. Sharma

Pyotr Stegniy

Walid Salem

Konstantin Sonin

Tatiana Shaumyan

Nikolay Surkov

Harold Saunders

Vijay Sakhuja

India

Director of Research at the Indian Council of World Affairs, New Delhi, India.

Materials

Narendra Modi: A ‘Muscular Champion’ of New India

A recurring theme in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speeches in the run up to the elections was nationalism that is free of caste, religion and gender. Although some in India believe that Prime Minister Modi represents the ‘Hindu juggernaut’, there is no doubt that he is a ‘muscular champion’ of ‘New India’ who advocates a strong sense of nationalism.

Moscow Need Not Worry About India-US Partnership

There is a perception that India’s foreign policy is fast gravitating towards the United States as the primary actor for implementing political, economic and strategic agendas.

Ufa Summits. Understanding the Strategic Footprint

The BRICS and SCO Summits in Ufa were a great success in their own rights and the member states rallied behind Moscow as it faces US led sanctions; but there are inherent contradictions that emerge from among the partners that form a mixed bag of anti/pro-West camps.

Indian Premier Modi Leads Diplomatic Blitzkrieg

The Indian foreign policy under the new government is on a roller coaster ride and is proving successful and rewarding. On display is a diplomatic blitzkrieg by the Modi government with the neighbors, strategic partners, and other friendly countries who are willing to engage India.

Russia Commits to Building Northern Sea Route Infrastructure

Earlier this month, Russia hosted the Fourth International Meeting of the Arctic Council at Naryan-Mar, a seaport in the Barents Sea, to discuss issues relating to the infrastructure and safety of ships passing through the Northern Sea Route (NSR).

Russia and China: Icy Latitudes of Cooperation and Competition

China has tracked Russia’s military development plans in the Arctic; its current Arctic approach hinges on the use of soft power to reinforce its position as a benign and a responsible stakeholder. There are encouraging signs of the growing relationship between Russia and China. However, the icy latitudes of the Arctic could pose a challenge to their future cooperation.

India and the Arctic: Prospects for Collaboration with Russia

A number of Asian countries have exhibited interest in the Arctic region. They are also closely monitoring the unfolding resource potential of the Northern Sea Route. India and Russia can be proactive and work towards early adoption of the Polar Code which is facing a number of challenges.