Amidst global competition for dominance, Russia’s influence in South Asia, along with other regions of the world, is on the rise.

Russia–India Strategic Partnership and the Challenge to US Pressure

However, despite these threats, Russia strengthened its alliance with India through astute diplomacy. Bilateral trade between the two sides has increased in recent years. In 2020, the bilateral trade between Russia and India was $8.1 billion. However, currently, the bilateral trade between Russia and India stands at $68.72 billion. President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to India resulted in the signing of several bilateral agreements across key sectors, including defense, energy, trade, politics, and science and technology.. These agreements not only have far-reaching impacts on the region, but they also signal declining US global influence. This development highlights Russia’s proactive diplomatic strategy to broaden its international influence and shield its allies from external threats, especially those emanating from the United States.

US Sanctions and Regional Fallout: Afghanistan and Iran

Afghanistan is also a major regional victim of the US sanctions. The United States launched the so-called War........

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