Rajorshi Roy

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Rajorshi Roy’s chapter ‘Exploring An Indo-Russian Congruence in the Indo-Pacific’ has been published as part of the book ‘The Great Game in the Indo-Pacific: A Pivot to India’ (Knowledge World, New Delhi), edited by Air Marshal Anil Chopra.

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• Published: 25 May, 2022

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Rajorshi Roy’s article ‘Deciphering Weaponization of Information in Russia-Ukraine Conflict’ has been published in ‘The Financial Express’ on 30 March 2022.

Emphasis on an effective communication strategy has, unsurprisingly, seen the emergence of competing narratives…Evidently, the gloves are off in the race to be heard. In this, information as well as disinformation, often rooted in insidious propaganda, have emerged as vital elements of the wartime toolkit, writes Dr. Roy.

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• Published: 30 March, 2022

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Rajorshi Roy’s article ‘Russia-Ukraine crisis: Escalation in Eastern Europe and Implications for India’ has been published in ‘The Financial Express’ on 23 February 2022.

‘At first glance, Russia’s formal recognition defies logic...nevertheless, there appears a certain method to this seeming madness…it is unlikely that Moscow will be the first to blink….this has seen India walk a diplomatic tightrope’, writes Dr. Roy.

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• Published: 23 February, 2022

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Rajorshi Roy’s article ‘China’s Ukrainian Gameplan’ has been published by the Organisation for Research on China and Asia (ORCA) on 23 February 2022.

‘China’s position appears more nuanced than what meets the eye. And a boiling European pot suits Beijing in multiple ways’, writes Dr. Roy.

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• Published: 23 February, 2022

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Rajorshi Roy’s article ‘Normandy Format: Key to De-escalation of Tensions in Eastern Europe?’ has been published in WION on 11 February 2022.

‘A silver lining amidst ongoing tensions in eastern Ukraine is the revival of the Normandy Format…Nevertheless, it would be premature to envision a cessation of hostilities in Eastern Europe…It can only be hoped that keeping channels of communication open is an indication that perhaps there could be an alternative to military conflict’’ writes Dr Roy.

https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/normandy-format-key-to-de-escalat...

• Published: 11 February, 2022

While India may not be a major actor in Central Asia yet it remains an important vector in the regional calculus of the Central Asian Republics. India’s multi-alignment should hold it in good stead in navigating the opportunities and challenges in a region which lies at a proverbial stone’s throw from New Delhi.

• Published: January 27, 2022
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Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Rajorshi Roy’s article ‘Fault lines in the Eurasian heartland’ has been published in the Financial Express on January 17, 2022.

“Normalcy appears to be returning in Kazakhstan after days of unprecedented upheaval. For a nation that was seen as the bellwether of stability in Central Asia, the unrest was emblematic of flaring-up of dormant fault-lines that had largely been kept in check by the safety net of a resource rich economy. More importantly, it laid bare the inherent geo-political tussle underway in Eurasia with Russia strengthening its credentials as a pivotal actor in the Eurasian landscape. Going forward, this is likely to have implications stretching beyond Kazakhstan” writes Dr. Roy".

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• Published: 17 January, 2022

Kremlin’s increasingly assertive stance on the troop build-up along the Russia–Ukraine border can be viewed as not just prompted by Ukraine’s potential NATO membership but also as Russia underscoring its place as a stakeholder in shaping European security architecture.

• Published: January 03, 2022
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Maintaining security and stability in Central Asia seems to be a key pillar of Russia’s Afghan calculus. By positioning itself as an interlocutor of the Taliban, Russia aims to project itself as an indispensable pole in resolving global and regional issues.

• Published: August 31, 2021
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Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Rajorshi Roy’s Commentary ‘India-Georgia: Charting A New Course In Bilateral Relations’ has been published by All India Radio on July 17, 2021.

The highlight of the first official visit by an Indian Foreign Minister to Tbilisi since Georgia’s independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 was India returning the relics of Georgia’s revered holy martyr Queen Ketevan. Georgia’s key geo-strategic location at the junction of Europe and Asia, its role in the transit of trans-continental energy, and its positive economic outlook make it an attractive partner. There exist multiple areas where India and Georgia can collaborate. While its blueprint appears to be in place, the litmus test would be the continuance of the momentum generated by Dr. Jaishankar’s visit, writes Dr. Roy.

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• Published: 17 July, 2021