In this edition of Carnegie Defense Insights, host Dinakar Peri breaks down the major developments shaping India’s defense and strategic landscape. The episode examines Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, its symbolism, outcomes, and implications for defense, energy, connectivity, and Arctic cooperation. It also looks at the newly released U.S. National Security Strategy, highlighting how Washington’s evolving approach to burden-sharing, China, and the Indo-Pacific frames India’s role.