Despite Washington’s Pressure, Turkey to test S-400
Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile system is acting a major irritant between Turkey and the United States. In a recent move, NATO ally Ankara is all set to defy its western ally by testing the...
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The S-400: The changing nature of India’s Arms Imports from Russia
While there has been much debate over India’s contract for some five squadrons of S-400 SAMs for the Indian Air Force, with the threat of US sanctions under CAATSA looming large, the nuance missed...
Why is Kremlin’s S-400 creating a rift between time & tested allies Turkey and the US?
Late last week, Turkey received the first consignment of Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile defence system despite growing divide with the United States which under the Donald Trump administration, has fiercely opposed Ankara’s increased proximity to...
The duality of the US policies over S-400: Elephant, Dragon and Bear
In an interesting move, Indian EAM Sushma Swaraj received Russian president Vladimir Putin at New Delhi Airport. This visit by Russian president is at the time when Washington is reluctant on New Delhi’s signing...
Editorial Interview: From Russia’s S-400 to US-Norway’s NASAMS-II – How India is Boosting Its Defense
Besides the expected acquisition of Russia’s S-400 missile defense system, New Delhi has agreed to buy a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System-II (NASAMS) from the US. Speaking to Sputnik, Indian analysts have shared their...
Red Lines: India Won’t Axe S-400, Iran Port Project to Appease Trump – Editorial Interview
India’s sovereign foreign policy and national interests cannot be held hostage by the dominating strategy of any major power, Amrita Dhillon, Founding Editor of The Kootneeti, in an interview with Sputnik, discuss on...
Russia’s Gamble in the Middle East
Even as Russia tries to balance its game in the Middle East, it cannot undermine the decades of partnerships vis-a-vis the United States that have existed in the region – Neha Dwivedi* On...
India-US 2+2 dialogue postponed following Pompeo’s mission; Iran oil imports
India and US ties appeared to have entered a phase of uncertainty on Wednesday following Washington’s decision to postpone 2+2 dialogue scheduled for July 6 after Delhi reportedly refused to toe the Trump administration’s...
