BALANCING OUT PERCEIVED TILT TOWARDS MOSCOW
On the possibilities of India facilitating any significant dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, C Raja Mohan, visiting analysis professor on the Nationwide College of Singapore’s (NUS) Institute of South Asian Research, mentioned: “I’d say, do not maintain your breath that India goes to drag a giant rabbit out of the hat. Delhi is conscious of its position and its limitations.”
India doesn’t have “the leverage or capability” to steer Zelenskyy and Putin to sit down down for talks, he advised CNA’s Asia Now on Friday.
“The one nation that may do it’s america, and each Zelenskyy and Putin are ready for the November presidential election,” he added.
“I believe we ought to be, as realists, clear that India’s position will likely be on the margins slightly than on the centre.”
Presently, a diplomatic breakthrough appears elusive, particularly after Ukraine’s current army offensive into Russia’s Kursk area.
“I believe Modi will stress the significance of peace – that peace and stability is crucial for events concerned,” mentioned Karthik Nachiappan, analysis fellow on the NUS’ Institute of South Asian Research.
The go to can also be symbolic, he advised CNA’s Asia First on Friday.
“It is an vital sign that India is sending to the West, to america, that India cares about Ukraine, the conflict, Ukraine’s future, and what occurs in Europe.”
