Russia

With economic growth and the political centre of gravity continuing to shift, BRICS already have a major role in dealing with transnational challenges, with power sharing institutionalised in the international architecture through the G20.

• Mukul Sanwal
• April 16, 2012
• IDSA Comments

While their growing economic clout has brought Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa together, translating the hand holding gestures at the end of each summit into real unity is likely to remain a daunting task.

• Ruchita Beri
• April 03, 2012
• IDSA Comments

Although Putin's return to the presidency will probably ensure an element of continuity in the system when looked through the prism of managed democracy, bureaucratic capitalism, and widespread corruption, political and economic reforms are the need of the hour in Russia.

• Rajorshi Roy , Joyce Sabina Lobo
• March 30, 2012
• Issue Brief

The real challenges for the New Delhi summit are issues that are linked not only with the future of BRICS but also with the conduct and approach of its members towards each other.

• Jagannath P. Panda
• March 19, 2012
• IDSA Comments

Putin is likely to overcome ongoing protests and return as President in the March elections, although his popularity could fall further if he fails to respond to the growing signs of discontent on significant issues relating to transparency and accountability.

• Nivedita Das Kundu
• January 23, 2012
• IDSA Comments

With Putin expected to assume the Presidency in March 2012, one can expect a more assertive Russia in its dealings with the West though there may not be any major changes in current policies.

• Rajorshi Roy
• November 29, 2011
• IDSA Comments

Ukraine has resisted Russian attempts to draw it into a closer political and economic embrace and has instead explored a closer association with the EU, NATO and even China. Recent developments indicate a turnaround in the Ukrainian attitude and may portend a closer relationship with Russia and the CIS states.

• Smita Purushottam
• November 04, 2011
• Issue Brief

Russia has signed a landmark weapons deal with France for the purchase of two Mistral class amphibious assault ships, which will strengthen the Russian Navy’s capabilities for power projection.

• Rajorshi Roy
• September 19, 2011
• Issue Brief

The Summit was part of Russia’s ongoing initiatives to play a greater role in stabilising the region before the expected withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan.

• Smita Purushottam
• May 23, 2011
• IDSA Comments

This Brief outlines the practical and ideational role that BRICS can play as a grouping, in reforming the global financial system and in the norm-setting processes in world politics. The Brief also discusses some challenges BRICS countries are facing to realise their goals in the short to medium term.

• Joe Thomas Karackattu
• May 03, 2011
• Issue Brief