With Modi’s lack, Delhi is telling its Chinese participants that relationships are under extreme stress. The place for interaction between the two Asian neighbors is sparse unless the Chinese reverse their aggressive behavior in the Himalayas. Unlike the BRICS, which even includes Russia, China, and India but has a stronger financial ring, the SCO has a different protection sentiment around it.
STRATEGY, NOT CHEAP OIL
Media reports , suggest , that Modi may attend Russia in the second week of July. This trip may rankle some Western observers. India’s order of low oil from Russia has been viewed as profiting from problems in the heart of Europe since the start of the conflict in Ukraine.
There is no denying that India’s unaltered position on Ukraine, along with US sanctions against Russia, has prompted Moscow to offer crude to India for less money. In urging for “dialogue and diplomacy” Delhi has consistently held an indifferent place on the Ukraine issue.
But this goes to plan, not cheap fuel. To quote Jaishankar, the reason for the period- tested security in India- Russia ties is to keep a continental , balance , in the European homeland. That is, to compromise China. When there are already two open fronts: China and Pakistan, do n’t go around making new adversaries.