Author: Nishant Rajeev
Date: 21 February 2025
Analysts have ascribed India’s enduring engagement with Russia as an outcome of its intrinsic preference for the policy of strategic autonomy. This article contends that the policy of strategic autonomy has evolved over time, driven by shifts in the geopolitical environment. It is not an inherent and unchanging hallmark of Indian foreign policy. By understanding these drivers, one can better understand India’s engagement with Russia.
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