REDEFINING REGIONAL STRATEGIES: INDIA’S ENGAGEMENT WITH THE TALIBAN
Abstract
This article explores India’s evolving diplomatic engagement with the Taliban, highlighting a shift from passive strategies to pragmatic policy execution. It examines India’s balancing act among security concerns, humanitarian aid, and regional diplomacy in response to the Taliban’s resurgence. The study contextualizes India’s soft power initiatives, trade discussions, and developmental projects within the broader geopolitical framework. These findings underscore India’s nuanced strategy to safeguard its presence in Afghanistan while navigating regional stability and security challenges.
Keywords
India-Taliban Engagement, Strategic Paradigm Shift , Soft Power, ‘‘strategic activity’’, ‘‘strategic inactivity’’, Humanitarian Aid, Belt and Road Initiative, ‘‘strategic reactivity’’, ‘‘wait-and-watch’’ approach.How to Cite
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