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US Concerns Intensify Over India-Russia Relations Following Putin's High-Profile Visit to New Delhi
Dec 08, 2025 06:46 pm CST
Michael Kugelman, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, discusses how Putin's recent visit to India has heightened US concerns about India-Russia relations amid shifting global alliances. The expert analyzes the implications for US-India ties under the Trump administration, trade tensions, and regional security dynamics in an increasingly polarized geopolitical landscape.
Vladimir Putin's Hidden Fortune: Is Russia's President Wealthier Than Bill Gates?
Dec 04, 2025 06:54 pm CST
An exploration of Vladimir Putin's alleged $200 billion hidden fortune, examining how Russia's president maintains a modest official image while potentially controlling vast wealth through oligarch extortion and patronage networks that could make him richer than Bill Gates. Despite Western sanctions following the Ukraine invasion, Russia's elite wealth continues to grow, with complex structures concealing Putin's true financial empire.
India-Russia Summit 2025: Strategic Partnership Amid Global Tensions and Western Sanctions
Dec 03, 2025 05:01 pm CST
The upcoming India-Russia summit between President Putin and PM Modi represents a critical moment in bilateral relations amidst complex geopolitical challenges. Despite Western pressure and sanctions, India maintains strategic ties with Russia through defense cooperation, energy purchases, and trade initiatives. This article examines the high-stakes balancing act India performs between its longstanding Russian partnership and its growing Western alignments, highlighting the strategic autonomy that defines Indian foreign policy.
India Precarious Balance: The Hidden Costs of Russian Oil and Chinese Dependencies in Foreign Policy
Sep 09, 2025 08:37 pm CST
India's deepening engagement with Russia and China offers short-term economic benefits through discounted oil and essential manufacturing inputs, but creates dangerous asymmetric dependencies that threaten its economic sovereignty and geopolitical autonomy. This comprehensive analysis examines how the Russia-India-China axis exposes India to strategic vulnerabilities that outweigh tactical gains, while suggesting a polycentric approach to achieve sustainable economic resilience and diplomatic flexibility.