India’s unofficial response to Russia might exacerbate growing distrust
Vladimir Putin listens to Narendra Modi at the Eastern Economic Forum. PHOTO: AFP
India’s unofficial response to Russia might exacerbate growing distrust
Russia and China want to avoid a split over India in the New Cold War
Relations between decades-long strategic partners India and Russia, which up until the publication last month of influential Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ideologue Subramanian Swamy’s hateful anti-Russian article had been undergoing a renaissance, are at risk of worsening after India’s unofficial response to Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov’s criticisms late last week of America’s pernicious influence over New Delhi. The top diplomat warned that,
In recent years, China, under President Xi Jinping, has seen substantial growth and sought a greater leadership role in world affairs. New equations have emerged domestically as well. As Xi fortifies his hold over the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the country, repressive policies in Tibet and Xinjiang and excessive curbs on academic freedom can pose potential political threats. At the same time, issues like ecological degradation and widening wealth disparities may add to Xi’s challenges. How Xi and the CCP aim to navigate these flashpoints will have a significant bearing on the future of the country, the party, and the president himself.