Source: The Hindu, Indian Express and Business Standard Relevance: This article explains the recent developments in Afghanistan. Synopsis: The geopolitics that happened in Afghanistan provided a new strategic boost. This is the best chance for India to focus on maritime power and opportunity rather than overland threats Background Please read the following two articles for a better understanding.… Continue reading History over geography
Tag: India-Afghanistan relations
New Delhi’s Af-Pak: Old friends versus old foes: Should India accept Taliban, betray Afghans or support resistance movements like Saleh’s?
Source: Times of India (Article 1, Article 2) Syllabus: GS – 2: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Relevance: This article explains the recent developments in Afghanistan. Synopsis: About the development of the Taliban 1.0 and Taliban 2.0 Introduction: Please read the following two articles for a better understanding. The script of the new endgame in Afghanistan… Continue reading New Delhi’s Af-Pak: Old friends versus old foes: Should India accept Taliban, betray Afghans or support resistance movements like Saleh’s?
The script of the new endgame in Afghanistan
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, Times of India, Livemint and The Economic Times Relevance: This article explains the recent developments in Afghanistan. Synopsis: Taliban will have to show moderation if they wish to be accepted as a member of the global community. Introduction The U.S. forces vacated the Bagram airbase (near Kabul) on July 2.… Continue reading The script of the new endgame in Afghanistan
Return of Taliban has implications for India
Source: Indian Express (Article 1), Article 2) and Times of India Relevance: This article explains the recent developments in Afghanistan. Synopsis: Delhi must maintain vigil against a resurgence of cross-border terrorism that could quickly destabilize Kashmir and escalate the conflict between India and Pakistan. Introduction The rapid collapse of the Afghan government and the triumphant return of… Continue reading Return of Taliban has implications for India
As Taliban makes a rapid military advance through Afghanistan, India too must brace itself for the consequences
Source: Indian Express (Article 1), Article 2) and Times of India Relevance: This article explains the recent development in Afghanistan Synopsis: The Taliban have seized Kabul. Now, India should be a first responder in the current crisis for humanitarian and longer-term political reasons. Introduction: The Taliban first stormed to power in 1996, with an open demonstration… Continue reading As Taliban makes a rapid military advance through Afghanistan, India too must brace itself for the consequences
The importance of the Gulf in shaping the geopolitics of Afghanistan
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Understanding the Afghan issue from a regional perspective. Synopsis: Importance of the Gulf countries in shaping the geopolitics of Afghanistan. Background The Taliban has been making rapid advances across Afghanistan by resorting to widespread violence since the US began withdrawing its troops from the country on May 1. The US has… Continue reading The importance of the Gulf in shaping the geopolitics of Afghanistan
Standing with Kabul – India’s Afghan policy
Source: Indian Express Relevance: India’s Afghan policy post-US-exit from Afghanistan Synopsis: A lack of consensus on Afghanistan amongst the permanent members of UNSC means India will have to build international opinion around this topic gradually. Also, it should put pressure on Pakistan and the Taliban to make peace with Kabul. Analysis of India’s Afghan policy… Continue reading Standing with Kabul – India’s Afghan policy
Needed, a more unified Asian voice for Afghanistan
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Central Asia’s role in dealing with the situation in Afghanistan and how India can play its part. Synopsis: In order to emerge as a key player in the post-US Afghanistan, India needs to collaborate actively with Central Asian republics. India has been left out Events of the past few years, and… Continue reading Needed, a more unified Asian voice for Afghanistan
