Pradeep Mahaur

India's Emerging Role in the South Caucasus In a shifting global geopolitical landscape marked by the decline of traditional power structures and the rise of assertive regional players, India is quietly emerging as a strategic partner in one of the world’s most sensitive conflict zones—the South Caucasus. Specifically, India’s growing defense, economic, and diplomatic ties with Armenia signal a calculated move to assert influence in a region long dominated by Russian, Turkish, and Western interests. This growing India-Armenia alliance is not going unnoticed. Turkey and Azerbaijan, deeply tied by ethnicity, religion, and strategic interests, have expressed concerns over India’s expanding role in Armenia. These concerns stem largely from India’s military support to Armenia, which they see as a direct threat to regional balance and security. India as Armenia’s Leading Defense Partner India has rapidly become Armenia’s largest defense supplier. Over the last few years, Ar...