Rajorshi Roy

Research Analyst, Manohat Parrikar IDSA, Mr. Rajorshi Roy’s commentary titled 'BRICS Strategizes Collective Response to COVID-19' has been published by the All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an External Services Division of AIR, on May 1, 2020.

Given the political, economic and ideological diversity of BRICS members, as evidenced by Russia and South Africa shielding China at the UNSC despite its COVID-19 acts of commission and omission, the litmus test will lie in BRICS ability to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation while setting aside their differences, writes Mr. Roy.

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• Published: 1 May, 2020

Manohar Parrikar IDSA Scholars, Dr. Meena Singh Roy and Mr. Rajorshi Roy's co-authored chapter titled 'India’s Initiatives in Central Asia: Re-energising Ties with the Region' has been published in the book 'The “Roads” and “Belts” of Eurasia', edited by Alexander Lukin and published in March 2020.

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• Published: 31 March, 2020

India has redefined its engagement with Eurasia in the last few years. It has sought to re-energize ties with its extended neighbourhood based on its historical linkages, positive and benign image, and overlapping security and economic interests. In this context, ties with Uzbekistan remain a key pillar of India’s Eurasian calculus. Tashkent’s strategic location at the crossroads of Central Asia and abundant natural resources form the fulcrum around which the security of Central Asia revolves.

• Published: March 2020
• Strategic Analysis

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, Mr. Rajorshi Roy’s commentary on India-Portugal ties, titled ‘A New Chapter in India-Portugal Ties’ has been published by All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR on February 17, 2020.

The commentary analyses Portuguese President, Mr. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa successful State visit to India, the highlight of which was the signing of 14 MoUs and agreements covering a wide spectrum of mutually beneficial issues.

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• Published: 17 February, 2020

Research Scholars, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses Dr. Meena Singh Roy and Mr. Rajorshi Roy’s co-authored article on SCO, titled ‘India and the SCO: A Vision for Expanding New Delhi’s Engagement; has been published the Russian International Affairs Council on December 04, 2019.

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• Published: 4 December, 2019

Research Analyst, IDSA, Mr. Rajorshi Roy’s article on Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu’s visit to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, titled ‘India’s Baltics Outreach’ has been published in All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an External Services Division of AIR, on August 22, 2019.

Describing the visit as the highest level of Indian diplomatic engagement with the Baltics till date, Mr. Roy writes that economic and technological partnerships remain a vital cog in bilateral ties. In a win-win partnership, India gains access to sophisticated technology while the Baltics can tap into the colossal Indian market during a period of slowing global growth.

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• Published: 22 August, 2019

Research Analyst, IDSA, Mr. Rajorshi Roy’s article on the recently held presidential elections in Ukraine, titled ‘A New Chapter in Ukrainian History’ was published by the All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR, on April 25, 2019.

Analysing comedian turned politician Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s victory, Mr Roy writes that his elevation epitomises the proverbial life imitating art. Zelenskiy had played the role of a crusader President in a popular television series, now has shifted gears, to govern his country as its President.

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• Published: 25 April, 2019

Russia’s military intervention in the Syrian civil war in 2015 is seen as a significant milestone in the geopolitics of the Middle East. By establishing stakes on the ground, the Kremlin, which had been virtually absent from the region since the breakup of the Soviet Union, has reinserted itself as a key actor in shaping the region’s strategic landscape. In doing so, it has also pulled itself back into the global geo-strategic consciousness.

• Published: November 2018
• Strategic Analysis

Research Analyst, IDSA, Mr Rajorshi Roy’s article on the US policies towards NATO, titled ‘NATO rumblings: Will Trans-Atlantic Alliance survive?’ was published in The Pioneer on October 07, 2018.

On the global strategic horizon, the US continues to be Europe's best bet, given their inherent overlapping values and interests, and the comfort derived from being historical partners. Lack of effective alternatives — structured differences with China and the limited global heft of other countries — limits Europe's strategic choices, writes Mr Roy.

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• Published: 7 October, 2018

Research Analyst, IDSA, Mr Rajorshi Roy’s article on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, titled ‘Strengthening Ties with an Old Friend’ was published by the Air World Service, an External Services Division of All India Radio on October 06, 2018.

The article describes Vladimir Putin’s visit to India as a milestone in the trajectory of India-Russia bilateral ties, which is set against the backdrop of significant global geo-political churnings, marked by a backlash against globalisation and worsening Russia-US standoff.

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• Published: 6 October, 2018