Russia Archives

Radicalisation in the Northern Caucasus

As the rebel forces, including those affiliated with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have taken over Syria, Russia can expect mounting challenges to curb rising terrorism back home as it fights the military challenges in Ukraine.

16th BRICS Summit: A Step towards a Multipolar World Order?

The 16th BRICS Summit, held in Kazan in October 2024, underscored the bloc's resilience and commitment to advancing a multipolar world order.

Rajeesh Kumar
December 03, 2024
Issue Brief

South Korea’s Response to Russia–North Korea ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’

The signing of a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ agreement between Russia and North Korea for mutual defence assistance has raised serious concerns in South Korea.

Putin’s Visits to North Korea and Vietnam Amidst the Ukraine War

President Vladimir Putin’s visits to North Korea and Vietnam reinforce Moscow’s relationships with these two countries at a time of regional and global flux.

Putin’s Visit to North Korea: An Assessment

New strategic equations are developing in the Russia–North Korea relationship.

Rajorshi Roy
July 11, 2024
Issue Brief

The Islamic State and Russia

The Islamic State sees Russia as a major obstacle in its attempts at globalising jihad.

Jason Wahlang
May 29, 2024
Issue Brief

India–Russia Relations and India’s Act Far East Policy

Russia’s Far East offers immense potential to further propel the India–Russia bilateral partnership.

Russia and its Near Abroad

Publisher: Authors Press

ISBN 978-81-7273-468-8,
Price: ? 240

Operational Lessons of the Wars of 21st Century

Military capabilities matter. Countries and regions where wars have taken place have one important attribute- battle and operational experience. The monograph examines 21st century wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Georgia and Libya. New trend of cyber war is also included. Key highlights have been extracted and distilled into lessons to be learnt.

BRICS and the China-India Construct: A New World Order In Making?

The monograph portrays to understand and contribute to the strategic analyses of foreign, security and economic policy issues that are attached to the rise of BRICS. This is not only a study about BRICS per se; but is also about China and India, the two most vital powers of this grouping. This study has been written in Indian context, and has tried to delve into the China-India course within BRICS.