The impact of Ukraine war sanctions on India-Russia defense relations

Document Type : Original

Authors

1 Department of Regional Studies, Faculty of Law and Political Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

2 Department of South-East Asia and Oceanaire’s Studies, Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

The ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine, which commenced in 2014 and culminated with the annexation of Crimea, has had profound implications for global security, international relations, and, notably, defense cooperation among nations. This research aims to meticulously analyze the multifaceted repercussions of Western sanctions triggered by the Ukraine conflict on defense and military collaborations between India and Russia. Employing neorealism as its theoretical framework and an explanatory methodology, this study also delves into recent adjustments in India's defense policy arising from the Ukraine crisis. Central to this research is the inquiry: "What are the impacts of the Ukraine conflict on defense cooperation between India and Russia, and how have they influenced India's defense policy?" The findings of this investigation reveal that the Western sanctions imposed on Russia have catalyzed substantial transformations in India and Russia's defense partnership. These changes have prompted India to diversify its sources of arms procurement, thereby diminishing its reliance on Russia. Additionally, India is actively pursuing investments in its domestic defense industry to reduce future dependencies on Russia and other arms suppliers.

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حوزة موضوعی: جنگ روسیه و اوکراین؛ هند

Scope: Russo-Ukraine War; India 

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Journal of Countries Studies
Volume 1, Issue 4
Special issue of Russo-Ukraine War
2024
Pages 667-697

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  • Receive Date: 12 September 2023
  • Revise Date: 28 September 2023
  • Accept Date: 29 September 2023

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