Best of Both Sides: Why Russia Is India’s Red Line Amid U.S. Tariff Threats and Global Energy Politics
Best of Both Sides: Why Russia Remains a Red Line for India Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure - Dr.SanjayKumar Pawar Table of Contents Introduction: Navigating Geopolitics and Economics Setting the Stage: U.S. Tariff Threats on Indian Exports Discounted Russian Oil: India’s Economic Lifeline Energy Strategy and Strategic Autonomy Defense Ties: Russia’s Enduring Role The U.S.–India Trade Spat: Stakes for New Delhi Diversification: Middle East and Beyond Strategic Balancing Act: Short-Term Gains vs. Long-Term Vision Conclusion: Where Does India Go from Here? FAQs 1. Introduction: Navigating Geopolitics and Economics In August 2025 , India stands at a decisive moment in its foreign policy journey—a point where economics and geopolitics are tightly intertwined. On one side lies a decades-long partnership with Russia , rooted in affordable energy supplies and advanced defense cooperation. Russian crude oil, sold to India at deep discounts since 2022, has kept fuel prices...