Russia

Russia’s economic performance has defied all predictions despite the Ukraine conflict.

• Abhigyan Raktim Duarah
• February 13, 2025
• Issue Brief

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.

• Jason Wahlang , Saman Ayesha Kidwai
• December 11, 2024
• IDSA Comments

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

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

• Ranjit Kumar Dhawan
• August 14, 2024
• Issue Brief

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.

• Anusua Ganguly
• July 23, 2024
• IDSA Comments

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

• Rajorshi Roy
• July 11, 2024
• Issue Brief

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

• Jason Wahlang
• May 29, 2024
• Issue Brief

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

• Bipandeep Sharma
• May 24, 2024
• Issue Brief

• Nivedita Das Kundu
• Book

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.

• P. K. Gautam
• Monograph