title: Multi-alignment under "Uneven Multipolarity": India’s Relations with Russia in an Evolving World Order
abstract: The article explores the ongoing evolution of India's relationship with Russia, using the concept of "uneven multipolarity" and its specific distribution of capabilities. It argues that India's perception of the balance of threats has shifted with respect to China, particularly in the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions, which are crucial to India's national security and future power projection ambitions. In the current context of uneven multipolarity, the capabilities of the US and China exce
journal: MGIMO Review of International Relations