Saudi–Russia–India Is a Strategic Trilateral possible
Saudi-Russia-India: Is a Strategic Trilateral possible
By Dr. Divya Malhotra, Non-Resident Visiting Senior Fellow, CNSS
As part of a broader CNSS initiative to create a fresh landscape in Indian foreign policy, this article
ventures into the emerging possibility of a strategic trilateral framework between Saudi Arabia,
Russia, and India, building on their evolving bilateral engagements in energy, connectivity, and
diplomacy.
At a time of shifting global alignments, this is a timely moment to explore alternative
partnerships rooted in energy, multilateralism, and soft power (albeit informal at this stage) in order
to promote and protect Indian interests. The article serves as an extension of the author’s earlier
analysis titled “Bridging Giants: Russia’s Economic Diplomacy with Saudi Arabia under Vision
2030.”
The article includes insights by Dr. Prem Anand Mishra, Assistant Professor, Nelson Mandela
Centre for Peace & Conflict Resolution, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Dr Mishra holds PhD
in West Asian studies from JNU, Delhi.