Rajorshi Roy

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Rajorshi Roy’s article ‘Fault lines in the Eurasian heartland’ has been published in the Financial Express on January 17, 2022.

“Normalcy appears to be returning in Kazakhstan after days of unprecedented upheaval. For a nation that was seen as the bellwether of stability in Central Asia, the unrest was emblematic of flaring-up of dormant fault-lines that had largely been kept in check by the safety net of a resource rich economy. More importantly, it laid bare the inherent geo-political tussle underway in Eurasia with Russia strengthening its credentials as a pivotal actor in the Eurasian landscape. Going forward, this is likely to have implications stretching beyond Kazakhstan” writes Dr. Roy".

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• Published: 17 January, 2022

Kremlin’s increasingly assertive stance on the troop build-up along the Russia–Ukraine border can be viewed as not just prompted by Ukraine’s potential NATO membership but also as Russia underscoring its place as a stakeholder in shaping European security architecture.

• Published: January 03, 2022
• IDSA Comments

Maintaining security and stability in Central Asia seems to be a key pillar of Russia’s Afghan calculus. By positioning itself as an interlocutor of the Taliban, Russia aims to project itself as an indispensable pole in resolving global and regional issues.

• Published: August 31, 2021
• IDSA Comments

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Rajorshi Roy’s Commentary ‘India-Georgia: Charting A New Course In Bilateral Relations’ has been published by All India Radio on July 17, 2021.

The highlight of the first official visit by an Indian Foreign Minister to Tbilisi since Georgia’s independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 was India returning the relics of Georgia’s revered holy martyr Queen Ketevan. Georgia’s key geo-strategic location at the junction of Europe and Asia, its role in the transit of trans-continental energy, and its positive economic outlook make it an attractive partner. There exist multiple areas where India and Georgia can collaborate. While its blueprint appears to be in place, the litmus test would be the continuance of the momentum generated by Dr. Jaishankar’s visit, writes Dr. Roy.

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• Published: 17 July, 2021

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr. Rajorshi Roy’s Op-ed ‘A Thaw in Geneva: Biden-Putin’s Tactical Shift’ has been published in ‘The Pioneer’ on July 4, 2021.

Mr. Roy discusses the potential thaw in Russia-US ties and what its implications may be for India. ‘Given the US-Russia differences, it is unlikely that a fundamental reset is in the offing. The change of US tone and tenor in Geneva, therefore, appears more tactical than strategic in nature..... A Russia-US thaw will increase India’s scope for manoeuvre in navigating ties with its two strategic partners’, writes Mr. Roy.

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• Published: 4 July, 2021

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr. Rajorshi Roy’s article ‘Russia’s Growing Outreach to Pakistan: Should India be Concerned?’ has been published in Stimson Centre’s South Asian Voices, on June 29, 2021.

Mr. Roy discusses warming Russia-Pakistan ties, and what the implications may be for India. "While it is undeniable that Russia’s previously unreserved support of India’s strategic concerns has become more measured, it would be presumptuous to write off this partnership as it remains mutually beneficial", writes Mr. Roy.

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• Published: 29 June, 2021

Even as China has emerged as one of Russia’s pillars to tackle the perceived Western threat, it is unlikely that their ongoing entente will morph into a military alliance.

• Published: March 08, 2021
• Issue Brief

India’s vision of the Indo-Pacific not only accommodates Russia’s clamour for ASEAN centrality but also complements its Greater Eurasia construct.

• Published: February 03, 2021
• IDSA Comments

• Published: July-December 2020
• CBW Magazine

Russia’s new nuclear strategy is both a tactical and a strategic document. It leaves the door open for adversaries to recalibrate their strategies while giving Russia the scope to manoeuvre the ongoing turbulence in its ties with the US

• Published: June 23, 2020
• IDSA Comments