The Russia-India-China (RIC) Reboot: A Marriage of Convenience in 2025?

The Russia-India-China (RIC) alliance, once considered symbolic, is witnessing a revival in 2025 as Donald Trump’s aggressive trade tariffs push these three powers closer. This blog explores the historical roots of RIC, the role of Trump’s policies as a catalyst, the significance of the upcoming SCO summit in Tianjin, recent India-China rapprochement, Russia’s mediation efforts, …

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India NSA Ajit Doval Set to Visit China Ahead of Key SCO Summit: Security, Terrorism, and Bilateral Ties on the Agenda

India NSA Ajit Doval Set to Visit China:India’s NSA Ajit Doval will visit China next week to attend the SCO national security advisers’ meeting. During his visit, Doval is expected to raise India’s concerns over cross-border terrorism, seek stronger counterterrorism cooperation from China, and discuss the resumption of direct flights between the two countries. The …

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