The deepening China-Russia strategic relationship has been described as the 'most consequential undeclared alliance in the world'. How can this alliance impact India's national interest? What strategies should India adopt to protect its interests? (Answer in 250 words)

Russia and China have recently declared those 'friendship without limit'. This is in a month prior to Russian invasion of Ukraine. Most consequential undeclared alliance of the world → Biggest combined military of Both are among 3 super powers (US, Russia, China) Ideological convergence Communism Countering Western hegemony & NATO

Impact of alliance on India's national interest (1) Russia - China - Pakistan Axis → i Military & Strategic nightmare for India → ii Balancing friend kursa with adversary China → iii Silence and non-support from Russia during India's war → iv Too much dependence on Russia militarily (56% defence import) → v Post Ukraine War → Rise in China's statue to big brother in India's national interest - Strategies: (1) Russia - China - Pakistan Axis → i Countering acquiesces of China → ii Territorialist Sovereignty → iii Guardianship with Russia (old ally) → iv Need for Russian Veto → v Kashmir issue → vi Rules based would order

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