It’s all about Soft Power

It’s all about Soft Power

May 14, 2013 Ajay Kamalakaran

To take Indo-Russian relations to the next level, both countries need to harness their soft power and reach out to the masses

US won’t rush India’s NSG membership

US won’t rush India’s NSG membership

July 2, 2012 M K Bhadrakumar, specially for RIR

Obviously, there are no short cuts possible for India’s NSG membership. But how does the US explain its masterly inactivity?

US-India relationship in mature phase

US-India relationship in mature phase

June 16, 2012 M K Bhadrakumar, specially for RIR

Simply put, the US wants India to allow greater access to American firms. Krishna made a valiant attempt to hold out assurances of providing “level playing field” but the US business leaders do not appear convinced.

US to apologize to Pakistan

US to apologize to Pakistan

June 16, 2012 M K Bhadrakumar

Senator John McCain suggests that the US should prioritize its national interests: Pakistan is the US’ key ally today and now, while India could be the ally of tomorrow or the day-after-tomorrow.

The next 65 years: what Russia can learn from India

The next 65 years: what Russia can learn from India

April 13, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran, RIR

As the two countries mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, in this 2-part series, Ajay Kamalakaran looks at how Russia and India can benefit from each other’s experiences

The next 65 years: what India can learn from Russia

The next 65 years: what India can learn from Russia

April 13, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran, RIR

As the two countries mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, in this 2-part series, Ajay Kamalakaran looks at how Russia and India can benefit from each other’s experiences

India-Russia Partnership at 65

India-Russia Partnership at 65

April 4, 2012 D. Aurobinda Mahapatra, specially for RIR

The relations between India and Russia can be marked by the phrase ‘continuity in the midst of change.' I doubt whether this can be said about India’s ties with any other countries.

The russophile dilemma in India

The russophile dilemma in India

March 28, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran

In India people who sympathise with Russia are often classified as ultra-leftists. But times have changed, and the word Russophile does not have to mean communist.

Russians prefer Iran over U.S. – Poll

March 16, 2012 RIA Novosti

More Russians than ever support Iran in its standoff with the United States, though most of the populace is against the country taking sides in international disputes, according to a new poll by state-run VTsIOM.

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