Indo-Russian Relations : The Making of A Relationship: 1992-2002

Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. Indo-Soviet relations: the background. 2. Economic dimensions of Indo-Russian relations. 3. Towards a strategic partnership. 4. Central Asia: the meeting ground. 5. Conclusion: Making of a relationship. Annexures: 1. Moscow Declaration on the protection of the interests of pluralistic states. 2. Declaration on further development and intensification of cooperation between the Republic of India and the Russian Federation. 3. Indo-Russian strategic partnership for enhanced cooperation. 4. 37 Munich Conference on security policy. 5. Moscow Declaration between India and the Russian Federation on International terrorism. 6. Delhi Declaration on further consolidation of strategic partnership between the Republic of India and the Russian Federation. Bibliography. Index.

"The book deals with the evolution of relations between India and the Russian Federation during the first decade after the disintegration of the Soviet Union in the context of the changed global configuration of powers in the Post-Cold War era as well as of the reduced stature of Russia, in view of the political and economic processes of transition it has to undergo during the decade. The study of Indo-Soviet relations serves as the background to analyze the factors of continuity and change in the new relationship. The book covers the economic and strategic aspects of the bilateral relationship as also focuses on the Central Asian region that has become the new meeting ground of common interests of both India and Russia." (jacket)