Gamini SinglaAIR 3 · CSE 2021 · 170 wordsTheir whole copy
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India and Afghanistan have a rich history of economic, political and cultural interactions rooted in the spirit of developing together, as equals.
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Current regional and global strategic environment vis-a-vis Afghanistan
→ Taliban's control of majority of areas after USA's soldier exit → Pakistan's and China's back end support to Taliban → Major global powers like USA and Russia, no powerful action against the seige by Taliban → India excluded from regional
India's policy discussions on Afghanistan
→ India's earlier position on not holding discussion with a terrorist organisation.
→ Emphasis on an Afghan led, Afghan controlled peace process till now.
New approach needed - based on important strategic goals
India's interests in Afghanistan
Economic
- a) Connectivity to central Asian nations through it
- b) Huge investments eg Salma Dam, Parliament building
- c) Supplier of natural resources.
Social
- a) Protection of human rights.
- b) Assurance of safety of Indians residing there
- c) Gender rights
Security
- a) threat from terrorist organisations like Al-Qaeda
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