ID | 188398 |
Title Proper | Geopolitics of ‘Imaginary Greater Eurasia’ and Russia’s dilemma of Asia-Pacific vs Indo-Pacific strategy |
Other Title Information | an analysis from India’s strategic perspective |
Language | ENG |
Author | Mohapatra, Nalin Kumar |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | Russia, because of its location and geopolitical proclivity, through its geopolitical doctrines of ‘Greater Eurasia’ and ‘Asia Pivot’ is interested in playing a major role in the Indo-Pacific. The growing role of the United States along with a marked increase in China’s expansionist policy in the Indo-Pacific region is also generating apprehensions for Russia. India, as a ‘pivotal player’ in the Indo-Pacific region, is also affected by the strategic developments, especially due to China's ‘imperial maneuvering’ in this geopolitical space. Being part of the Quad, and at the same time having a strategic partnership with Russia, provides India with an immense strategic opportunity. India can also strengthen its outreach to the Central Asian geopolitical space, particularly to energy-rich Kazakhstan through Russia’s Siberia and the Far East which connect with the Indo-Pacific. Russia-Ukraine war is also posing additional security challenges to Indo-Pacific. |
`In' analytical Note | Journal of The Indian Ocean Region Vol. 18, No.2; Jul 2022: p.173-199 |
Journal Source | Journal of The Indian Ocean Region Vol: 18 No 2 |
Key Words | India ; Russia ; Indo-Pacific ; Greater Eurasia |