THE MOSCOW CONNECT

Volume 2 Issue 1

January 2026

The Argument

The Indispensable Power: Why Russia Matters to India

From the Editor

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Happymon Jacob

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With immense joy and profound gratitude, we present our first issue of 2026. This is a significant milestone for me and for everyone at India’s World. Exactly twelve months after our launch as a once every-two-months magazine, we now take the next step in our journey by becoming a monthly publication. The past year has taught me that as international politics and India’s relationship with the world continue to evolve, the demand for timely, incisive, and well-argued analysis is greater than ever. India’s World is committed to delivering precisely that, bringing you analysis and stories about India’s engagement with the world you might otherwise miss. You will notice that we have introduced several new features in this issue. I hope you enjoy them.

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Cover Story

| January 6, 2026
For China, there is the ideological utility of having a fellow authoritarian power in Russia, and ...
| January 5, 2026
A future wherein the US will be more focused on containing China and consider Russia as ...

Diplomat’s Reflections

History

Authors & Books

| January 6, 2026
It is essential to study not only what happened, but also what did not happen or what nearly did. Success

Noteworthy on Screen

Crossword

| January 4, 2026

The Last Word

Russia does not seek the destruction of the West; it seeks recognition within it. Its rhetoric of sovereignty and resistance to Western dominance masks a persistent quest for acknowledgement. Moscow’s quarrel with the West is less about separation than about status