International Journal of Political Science

This paper examines the strategic importance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia and its profound implications for India-Russia relations. With both nations striving to reinforce their historic ties amidst evolving global power dynamics, the visit marked a significant moment in enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors, including defence, energy, trade, and technology. Modi’s discussions with Russian leadership addressed critical areas such as India’s defence modernization, joint energy ventures, and partnerships in space exploration and emerging technologies. The visit also highlighted India’s balancing act between global powers, particularly in light of the changing geopolitical landscape influenced by the Ukraine conflict and growing Indo-US relations. By analysing key agreements and diplomatic engagements, this paper provides insights into how Modi’s visit deepened bilateral ties while positioning India as a pivotal player in global diplomacy. The implications of this visit on future Indo-Russian collaborations and its potential impact on regional stability and multilateral cooperation are also discussed. The recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Russia marks a significant milestone in the long-standing India-Russia relationship, characterized by decades of strategic partnership and mutual cooperation. This paper examines the outcomes and implications of Modi’s visit on the bilateral ties between the two nations, with a focus on key areas such as defense, energy, trade, and geopolitics. The visit underscores India’s commitment to diversifying its global partnerships while maintaining its historical ties with Russia amidst shifting global power dynamics.
 

This content presents the HYDRA (Hyderabad Disaster Resilience and Assets) project, a comprehensive project to transform Hyderabad into a disaster-resilient city. Hyderabad, one of the largest cities in India, faces increasing risks of natural disasters such as floods, heat waves, and urban failure. HYDRA works to address these challenges using risk assessment, infrastructure development, and community engagement strategies. Early warning and smart solutions. In addition, it emphasizes the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and institutional collaboration to ensure a coordinated response. Give special attention to vulnerable groups and support sustainable urban planning to reduce long-term risks. Labah has become a model for disaster management in emerging megacities. The initiative highlights the need for good infrastructure and governance to protect lives, safeguard the economy and make cities sustainable for the future.
 

Indian Ocean is the world’s third largest ocean, the only one bearing a country’s name. It extends about Seventy five kms and consists of vital sea lanes and some of the Asia’s largest flourishing economies in its rim. It is bounded by Japan and Australia in the East, Africa in the west and Asia in the north and Antarctica in the south. The Indian Ocean alone comprises of about twenty percent of earth’s water surface and numerous scattered small islands like Comoros, Seychelles, Maldives, Mauritius, Coco’s, Diego Garcia, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar and bigger islands like Sri Lanka and Madagascar which are strategically bigger players. The connectivity to extra regional countries and access to the Indian ocean can only be possible through the seven major maritime choke points - Strait of Malacca, the Cape of Good Hope, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Hormuz, the Suez canal, the Sunda strait and the Lombak strait. India has a considerable Geo-strategic interest in Indian Ocean, India’s interest in that the presence of the extra-regional forces is minimized so that Indian Ocean littoral countries can pursue their developmental programmes in a co-operative regional framework. In order to safeguard the maritime interests, to build geo-strategic potential in the region, India has to develop into major maritime power in the region.
 

India, the world’s largest democracy, has witnessed frequent elections at different levels, leading to significant administrative, economic, and governance challenges. The idea of One Nation, One Election (ONOE) proposes synchronizing elections for the LokSabha and State Legislative Assemblies to streamline the electoral process, enhance governance efficiency, and reduce financial and logistical burdens. This reform has been a subject of debate, with proponents highlighting its potential to ensure stability, policy continuity, and reduced election-related disruptions, while critics argue it may undermine federalism and political diversity. The ONOE model draws from historical precedents, as India initially conducted simultaneous elections from 1951 to 1967. However, the dissolution of some state governments led to staggered elections, disrupting this practice. Over the years, increasing election frequency has resulted in policy paralysis, high expenditure, and governance inefficiencies, prompting renewed discussions on the feasibility of restoring simultaneous elections. From a governance perspective, frequent elections disrupt policy implementation as the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is enforced, restricting the government from making policy decisions. A unified election cycle could promote policy stability and long-term planning, enabling governments to focus on development rather than short-term electoral gains.
 

The Indian Ocean region has emerged as a pivotal strategic arena in contemporary geopolitics, where maritime cooperation plays a crucial role in ensuring regional stability and security. India and the Maldives, as two key players in the region, share a long-standing maritime relationship rooted in historical ties, mutual strategic interests, and regional security imperatives. This paper explores the evolving maritime cooperation between India and the Maldives, emphasizing collaborative efforts in maritime security, counter-terrorism, climate resilience, and blue economy initiatives. It analyzes bilateral agreements, joint naval exercises, capacity-building programs, and infrastructure development projects supported by India in the Maldives. The study also examines how this cooperation aligns with India’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision and the Maldives’ strategic priorities. In the face of emerging challenges such as piracy, illegal fishing, and the growing influence of external powers in the Indian Ocean, the paper argues that deepening maritime cooperation between India and the Maldives is vital for regional peace, sustainable development, and a rules-based maritime order. The paper concludes with policy recommendations for enhancing mutual trust, interoperability, and long-term maritime engagement.
 

The Baltic Sea region has historically been shaped by complex geopolitical rivalries, national security concerns, economic competition, and environmental challenges, making it a focal point of European strategic interest. This study aims to investigate the underlying causes of regional tensions and explore pathways for fostering long-term peace and cooperation among bordering nations. To achieve this, the research employs a qualitative approach, drawing on historical analysis, policy documents, geopolitical assessments, and environmental reports to examine three key dimensions: historical and security-related disputes, economic interests particularly concerning trade routes and energy corridors and environmental pressures intensified by the influence of global powers and international organizations. The findings reveal that persistent national security concerns, dependency on shared economic resources, and deteriorating environmental conditions are the primary drivers of conflict in the region. Furthermore, the presence of external actors has complicated regional dynamics, often exacerbating existing tensions. The study concludes that peace and stability in the Baltic Sea can be enhanced through multilateral diplomatic engagement, strengthened regional mechanisms, and collaborative environmental governance. These measures, coupled with economic integration and sustained dialogue, can build mutual trust and resilience among regional actors. The implications of this research suggest that a holistic, cooperative approach is essential to addressing the multifaceted challenges of the Baltic Sea and ensuring the region’s long-term security and sustainability.

The principle of Strategic Autonomy is the cardinal principle of India’s post cold war foreign policy. It refers to independence of foreign policy with respect to strategic issues and interests of a nation. India’s strategic autonomy has roots in her erstwhile policy of non-alignment. In the post-cold war global order, it originated in context of India’s close strategic ties with the US as India still continues to enjoy strategic ties with US rival Russia. The practice of strategic autonomy in India reveals that it largely used to vindicate India policy from the undue influence of the US. However, the positive and proactive dimensions of Strategic Autonomy involves India’s greater role in increasingly polarized global order. It suits the needs of an emerging power like India.