Strategic coupling
A post-Pahalgam analysis of India's relations with friendly military powers
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Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting on the sidelines of the Brics Summit in Kazan, Russia, on October 22, 2024. Photo: Reuters
With the post-World War II global order in disarray since the start of US President Donald Trump’s second term in January, and with two adversarial neighbours, one way India can safeguard its interests is through strategic bilateral relations. India has defence ties with four of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council —Russia, France, the United States and the United Kingdom. All four support India’s bid for a seat at the high table. The three Western powers need India to balance the rise of the other UNSC permanent member, China. India has historical defence ties with Russia and growing
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Satarupa Bhattacharjya
Satarupa Bhattacharjya is a journalist with 25 years of work experience in India, China and Sri Lanka. She covered politics, government and policy in the past. Now, she writes on defence and geopolitics.
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First Published: Jun 24 2025 | 9:09 PM IST
