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Jaishankar’s Sharp Warning on European Arms Exposes India’s Security Dilemma
Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Finland remarks exposed a major contradiction in Western criticism of India’s Russia ties. He argued that European weapons have been used against India, while Indian weapons have not threatened Europe. The issue goes beyond rhetoric because Pakistan has long been a central factor in India’s national security calculations. SIPRI-style arms-transfer data helps…
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Gwadar’s High-Stakes Gamble: Why Russia’s CPEC Option Alarms Bharat
Russia’s possible use of Gwadar Port is a high-stakes geopolitical issue because Gwadar is tied to CPEC, China’s Belt and Road Initiative, and Pakistan-occupied territory claimed by Bharat. The proposal offers Moscow a potential non-Western trade route at a time of sanctions pressure, while giving Pakistan diplomatic validation for its corridor strategy. However, the risks…
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BrahMos to UAE: Russia’s High-Stakes Calculus Behind Bharat’s Defence Rise
The possible BrahMos sale to the UAE highlights the changing logic of defence diplomacy in a multipolar world. Russia may approve the deal because it strengthens military-technical cooperation with Bharat while keeping Moscow relevant in a major joint weapons platform. The UAE’s interest reflects its desire for deterrence, defence diversification, and greater strategic autonomy amid…