The impending withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan in 2014 has seen increased efforts being made by Russia and China to gain influence in the region. As a part of their strategy to secure its interests in Central Asia, Russia has been attempting to foster a relationship with Pakistan. Although, the first visit by any Russian President to Pakistan seems to have been shelved for the time being, the upturn in Russia-Pakistan ties from next-to-nothing is one of the more remarkable shifts playing out in South Asia since the 2001 US-led invasion of Afghanistan. On the other hand, the relationship between India and Russia continues to remain strong, largely underpinned by enduring military sales to New Delhi, writes Sanjeev Miglani.

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