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India-Russia: The Enduring Partnership Tested by War and Realignment
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India's oldest strategic partnership is navigating the Ukraine war, a dramatic surge in oil imports, Western sanctions pressure, and Russia's deepening embrace of China — all while defence dependency keeps the relationship anchored.
Key Findings
- Russia supplied 60-65% of India's military equipment historically, though this has declined to ~45% as India diversifies to US, France, and Israel
- India's oil imports from Russia surged from 2% to 35% of total crude imports after the Ukraine war, saving an estimated $15 billion annually
- The S-400 Triumf air defence system deal ($5.4 billion) proceeded despite US CAATSA sanctions threat, demonstrating India's strategic autonomy
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India-Russia: The Enduring Partnership Tested by War and Realignment
India's oldest strategic partnership is navigating the Ukraine war, a dramatic surge in oil imports, Western sanctions pressure, and Russia's deepening embrace of China — all while defence dependency keeps the relationship anchored.
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India-UK Relations: Beyond Colonial History to a Modern Strategic Partnership
The India-UK relationship has reinvented itself through a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, FTA negotiations, and robust diaspora links — but difficult conversations on historical reparations, migration, and trade-offs persist.
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India and Europe: A Strategic Partnership Searching for Substance
As the EU seeks to diversify away from China and India looks West for technology and investment, the India-EU strategic partnership is gaining momentum — but trade negotiations, carbon policy, and differing worldviews on Russia remain obstacles.
8814 min22 Aug 2026
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India-China: Two Asian Giants in an Era of Mistrust and Strategic Rivalry
From the Galwan Valley clash to a widening trade deficit and competition across the Indian Ocean, the India-China relationship has reached its most volatile point since the 1962 war.
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Fixing MGNREGA: 5 Reforms to Make Rural Employment Work
Evidence 80Despite 20 years of operation, MGNREGA wage rates are indexed to CPI-AL but revisions are delayed by 6-18 months. In 12 of 28 states, scheme wages fall below prevailing market rates, reducing the sche
Problem
Despite 20 years of operation, MGNREGA wage rates are indexed to CPI-AL but revisions are delayed by
Root Cause
Root Causes
Global Example
Brazil
Reduced poverty by 15% in 5 years with lower administrative costs.
Recommendation
Automatic wage indexation —
The Fix: How to Fix Crop Insurance in India
Evidence 80The PM Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), India's flagship crop insurance scheme, has a systemic claims settlement crisis. Our investigation across 6 states found 42% of claims delayed beyond the mandated 60-
Problem
The PM Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), India's flagship crop insurance scheme, has a systemic claims sett
Root Cause
Root Causes
Global Example
USA
90% of claims settled within 30 days, 99% within 60 days.
Recommendation
Mandate satellite-based loss assessment —
Fixing India's Air Pollution: A Multi-Sector Action Plan
Evidence 80Despite the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) targeting 40% reduction in PM2.5 by 2026, 132 of 141 monitored cities have failed to meet air quality standards. Sources vary by region: vehicular emiss
Problem
Despite the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) targeting 40% reduction in PM2.5 by 2026, 132 of 141
Root Cause
Root Causes
Global Example
China
PM2.5 reduced by 33% in Beijing within 5 years.
Recommendation
Implement an Airshed-Based Governance Model —
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