Rajorshi Roy

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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Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr. Rajorshi Roy’s Op-ed ‘A Thaw in Geneva: Biden-Putin’s Tactical Shift’ has been published in ‘The Pioneer’ on July 4, 2021.

Mr. Roy discusses the potential thaw in Russia-US ties and what its implications may be for India. ‘Given the US-Russia differences, it is unlikely that a fundamental reset is in the offing. The change of US tone and tenor in Geneva, therefore, appears more tactical than strategic in nature..... A Russia-US thaw will increase India’s scope for manoeuvre in navigating ties with its two strategic partners’, writes Mr. Roy.

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Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr. Rajorshi Roy’s article ‘Russia’s Growing Outreach to Pakistan: Should India be Concerned?’ has been published in Stimson Centre’s South Asian Voices, on June 29, 2021.

Mr. Roy discusses warming Russia-Pakistan ties, and what the implications may be for India. "While it is undeniable that Russia’s previously unreserved support of India’s strategic concerns has become more measured, it would be presumptuous to write off this partnership as it remains mutually beneficial", writes Mr. Roy.

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Even as China has emerged as one of Russia’s pillars to tackle the perceived Western threat, it is unlikely that their ongoing entente will morph into a military alliance.

• Rajorshi Roy |
• March 08, 2021 |
• Issue Brief

India’s vision of the Indo-Pacific not only accommodates Russia’s clamour for ASEAN centrality but also complements its Greater Eurasia construct.

• Rajorshi Roy |
• February 03, 2021 |
• IDSA Comments

• Rajorshi Roy |
• July-December 2020 |
• CBW Magazine

Russia’s new nuclear strategy is both a tactical and a strategic document. It leaves the door open for adversaries to recalibrate their strategies while giving Russia the scope to manoeuvre the ongoing turbulence in its ties with the US

• Rajorshi Roy |
• June 23, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

Research Analyst, Manohat Parrikar IDSA, Mr. Rajorshi Roy’s commentary titled 'BRICS Strategizes Collective Response to COVID-19' has been published by the All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an External Services Division of AIR, on May 1, 2020.

Given the political, economic and ideological diversity of BRICS members, as evidenced by Russia and South Africa shielding China at the UNSC despite its COVID-19 acts of commission and omission, the litmus test will lie in BRICS ability to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation while setting aside their differences, writes Mr. Roy.

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Manohar Parrikar IDSA Scholars, Dr. Meena Singh Roy and Mr. Rajorshi Roy's co-authored chapter titled 'India’s Initiatives in Central Asia: Re-energising Ties with the Region' has been published in the book 'The “Roads” and “Belts” of Eurasia', edited by Alexander Lukin and published in March 2020.

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India has redefined its engagement with Eurasia in the last few years. It has sought to re-energize ties with its extended neighbourhood based on its historical linkages, positive and benign image, and overlapping security and economic interests. In this context, ties with Uzbekistan remain a key pillar of India’s Eurasian calculus. Tashkent’s strategic location at the crossroads of Central Asia and abundant natural resources form the fulcrum around which the security of Central Asia revolves.

• Meena Singh Roy, Rajorshi Roy |
• March 2020 |
• Strategic Analysis