Rajorshi Roy

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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• Published: 4 July, 2021

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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• Published: 29 June, 2021

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.

• Published: 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.

• Published: February 03, 2021
• IDSA Comments

• Published: 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

• Published: 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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• Published: 1 May, 2020

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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• Published: 31 March, 2020

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.

• Published: March 2020
• Strategic Analysis

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, Mr. Rajorshi Roy’s commentary on India-Portugal ties, titled ‘A New Chapter in India-Portugal Ties’ has been published by All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR on February 17, 2020.

The commentary analyses Portuguese President, Mr. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa successful State visit to India, the highlight of which was the signing of 14 MoUs and agreements covering a wide spectrum of mutually beneficial issues.

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• Published: 17 February, 2020