{"id":126652,"date":"2021-08-17T19:26:25","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T13:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=126652"},"modified":"2021-08-17T19:46:17","modified_gmt":"2021-08-17T14:16:17","slug":"return-of-taliban-has-implications-for-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/return-of-taliban-has-implications-for-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Return of Taliban has implications for India"},"content":{"rendered":"

Source<\/strong>: Indian Express (Article 1)<\/a>,\u00a0Article 2<\/a>) and\u00a0Times of India<\/a><\/p>\n

Relevance<\/strong>: This article explains the recent developments in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Synopsis<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n

Delhi must maintain vigil against a resurgence of cross-border terrorism that could quickly destabilize Kashmir and escalate the conflict between India and Pakistan.<\/p>\n

Introduction<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The rapid collapse of the Afghan government and the triumphant return of the Taliban will have a considerable impact around the world. The restoration of Taliban rule in Afghanistan with Pakistan\u2019s support undoubtedly presents some very serious potential challenges for Indian security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read more<\/strong>: As Taliban makes a rapid military advance through Afghanistan, India too must brace itself for the consequences<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
How did the US and USSR intervention in Afghanistan shaped India’s history?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

At the end of 1979, the Soviet Union launched a massive military invasion to protect a communist regime in Kabul. The US and Pakistan responded by unleashing a religious jihad. These Jihads compelled Russia to withdraw in 1989.<\/p>\n

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  1. The Pakistan army used the jihadi armies<\/strong> to gain control of Afghanistan and launched a proxy war against India<\/strong>, especially in the Punjab and Kashmir regions.<\/li>\n
  2. The turbulence of the 1990s saw deepening conflicts between India and Pakistan.<\/strong> Both countries conducted nuclear weapon tests<\/strong>, and the Pak-backed Taliban rule was established in Afghanistan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Al Qaeda<\/strong>, hosted by the Taliban, launched terror attacks against the US<\/strong> on September 11, 2001.<\/p>\n

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    1. The US retribution brought an end to Taliban rule<\/strong> and compelled Pakistan to reconsider its policies.<\/li>\n
    2. Further, after 2001, there has also been a significant expansion of the India-US strategic partnership<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      After the withdrawal of US<\/strong> forces under the Doha Agreement<\/a>, Pakistan\u2019s Afghan policy regained its prime<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      The policy of the Taliban at present:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

      After capturing Kabul, the Taliban leaders are mentioning the following policy.<\/p>\n