Strategic, Economic, and Geopolitical Imperatives in India–Russia Post–Cold War Relations: Continuity Amidst Change Introduction The India–Russia relationship, forged in the crucible of the Cold War through the Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation (1971), has remained a cornerstone of India’s foreign policy even in the post–Cold War international system. Despite Russia’s transformation from the … Continue reading What strategic, economic, and geopolitical imperatives have shaped the trajectory of India–Russia relations in the post–Cold War era, and how have these drivers contributed to the persistence of bilateral engagement amid shifting global alignments?