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Between Moscow and Washington: Why India Still Leans on Russia More Than the USA

First PeopleJune 6, 2025June 6, 202507 mins

By Vijay Oraon | firstpeople.in In an era of shifting global alliances and emergent multipolarity, India finds itself delicately balancing its relationships with two powerful yet ideologically divergent nations—the United States and Russia. While India’s strategic partnership with the U.S. has deepened over the last two decades, New Delhi continues to lean on Moscow for…

Why asian countries do not consider Indian and Russian as “Asian”

Vijay OraonFebruary 28, 2025February 28, 202506 mins

Asia, the largest and most populous continent, is home to a rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and geographies. Within this vast expanse, the classification of certain countries as “Asian” can sometimes be a subject of debate. Two notable examples are India and Russia, whose identities and affiliations with Asia are often discussed and sometimes contested….