I posted on a different topic here on PDF just yesterday that there are a lot more to come between Russia and Pakistan. I can see through this, Russia, Pakistan, China, Iran, some Russian states will form an economic and semi defense block like a smaller NATO (but limited to defense cooperation only and not going to war for others. And Afghanistan will be forced to work with these big guys despite the US presence).
I think the Russians are watching out for their best interests in the region. With India just entirely bathing in the waters from the West, this potential block holds a LOT of economic and defense growth for Russia. Makes perfect sense to secure entry towards Russia from the Arabian sea all the to Siberia.
But yea, I can see SAM's following soon with JFT engines on a different scale than what was received from the Chinese assistance and all the way to even the jets like SU series. I think give it 5 years. Very interesting strategic development.
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i am agree with crux but disagree with strategy..
lets check..
Russia - China
have borders , had and have some border issue..
china - good market for russian enegry ., defence ,some space cooperation may be
so good deal for both
russia can put there might behiind china agianst USA
Russia - Iran
good relation in gulf after syria but its limited interaction
Russia - pak
scope for defence deals up to $8 b ( putting half od def budjet)
scope for corridor for trade throgh gwadar
Russia -india
indian companies stake in russioan enegry fileds
heavy defence cooperation
though india is in VERY GOOD terms with west but still have there ow views so WEST is on same line
exa. usa wants india china emerging economy tag insted of developing in wto to push there farm subsidi.and stop indias.
indias pharma policy made usa jitters
india and china is key to any rubik cube.
till they both are not in place properly.. cube will be in mess only..
to end
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Ask any one in world wil they TRUST CHINA or india for there national interest ?
china is in p5 and take stand too like syria
but chinas strength is their weakness.. economy.. based on USA market....
china can stair USA but not anger it..because its their bread and butter same for india too
russian are not that much economic cohesive with usa
india need to develop it foreign policy more wisely
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in Asia .. I for india is inevitable