♤ It will be India’s second corridor after the Chabahar Port to access resource rich Central

Asia and its market.

♤ INSTC is widely argued as best possible response to China's 'One Belt' initiative.

LECTURE-10 INDIA AND RUSSIA

Contents

1. India and Russia 162

1.1. Russia: Background 162

1.1.1. Russia: Borders and Resources 162

1.1.2. Russia: Politics 163

1.2. India and Russia 163

1.2.1. Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership 163

1.2.2. Political Relations: Mechanisms 163

1.2.3. Defence and Security Cooperation 164

1.2.4. Economic Relations 165

1.2.5. Energy Cooperation 166

1.2.6. Science and Technology 167

1.2.7. Cultural Relations 168

1.3. 70 Years: An Assessment of Prospects and Challenges 168

1.3.1. Way Forward 169