Why India’s neutral stance in the Russia-Ukraine War works

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Editorial

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Why India’s neutral stance in the Russia-Ukraine War works

Abstract

Unlike China, India has managed to stay on the right side of international opinion despite abstaining from the UN resolution condemning Russia. This is because it is valued as an important piece of the puzzle in the reshaping of the 21st century world order. Moreover, it has stuck to a non-reactionary position and stayed clear of an obvious tilt towards Russia or the US and its allies. By the same token though, will India’s usefulness in the power game be diminished by its inability to move any further to either side?

Publication Date

Spring 4-19-2022

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