The Paradigm Shift in India’s Policy in Afghanistan Post August 2021
- Author Alok Kumar Shukla
- DOI https://ww
- Country : India
- Subject : Defence & Strategic Studies
Keywords : Afghanistan, Taliban, South Asia, Terrorism, Pakistan, Soft Power, Foreign Policy
Abstract
On August 15, 2022, the Taliban had been in rule in Afghanistan for one full year. There has been almost no stability in the last one year under its administration. Despite the fact that the Taliban has been trying to get international recognition by pointing to the humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan, not a single country (not even Pakistan) has recognized its rule. India has shown no evidence of recognizing the Taliban administration, likely out of concern for the country's national security. In spite of this, New Delhi has adjusted its approach to Afghanistan by maintaining informal contacts with the regime, dealing with security challenges emerging from within Afghan territory, and fostering continued people-to-people contacts. Despite communication difficulties and the lack of a fully operational embassy in Kabul, it was able to send urgent humanitarian aid. In spite of ideological disagreements, India plans to deepen its interactions with the Taliban in the coming months by capitalizing on tensions between the Taliban and Pakistan. This research paper deals with Indian policy shift towards Afghanistan after Taliban take control over Afghanistan due to American withdrawal.
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