Rajan Kumar
Rajan Kumar is an associate professor at the Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies at the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. He specializes in the geopolitical dynamics of Russia and Central Asia, and has provided insights into the evolving relations between the United States and Russia, especially in the context of the Ukraine conflict. His analysis often highlights the implications of U.S. policy shifts and the need for a new approach to peace negotiations in the region.
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JNU professor Rajan Kumar calls the 18% tariff 'the second best deal' India could get under Trump.
Art of the deal: How India turned from 'Maharaja of tariffs' to global trade hub
India· 2026-02-04
JNU professor Rajan Kumar in conversation with the Times of India says: 'Iran remains India’s most important land bridge to Central Asia, since Pakistan denies India access to overland routes.'
From Chabahar to Kashmir: Why chaos in Iran hurts India, benefits China & Pakistan | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-14
Rajan Kumar analyzed Trump's behavior and its implications for US-India relations, highlighting the transactional nature of Trump's policies.
From ‘great friend Modi’ to 50% tariffs: Decoding India–US ties in the Trump eraIndia· 2025-12-23
Rajan Kumar is a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi who commented on the strengthening of Russia's position in India.
Times рассказала о Лениных, Сталиных и укреплении позиций России в Индии — РБК
Russia· 2025-10-25
Professor Rajan Kumar of the School of International Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University discusses India's diplomatic opportunities with Afghanistan.
Balancing Islamabad: Why India’s Kabul outreach matters now - the Afghan comeback explained | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-11
Professor Rajan Kumar warned that India cannot depend on the United States given the current policies of the Trump administration.
RIC optics and oil leverage: Delhi’s high-stakes play against Trump’s tariffs – Why India is calm amid the trade stormIndia· 2025-08-19
Professor Rajan Kumar noted that Russia’s push for a revived RIC format may be 'wishful thinking by Russia.'
Inside Putin’s India pivot: Why Russia is trying to woo New Delhi into alliance with China | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-08
Prof Rajan Kumar pointed out the difference between informal diplomacy and structured mediation.
Mediation or informal diplomacy? Decoding Trump's claims of brokering India-Pakistan truce | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-25
Rajan Kumar discussed the potential for a ceasefire between the US and Russia.
Peace, profit or Putin? What's behind Trump's Russia-friendly policyIndia· 2025-04-23
