GS2 · 15 marks · 250 words
'India's recent diplomatic outreach to the Taliban government in Afghanistan marks a significant shift in its regional geopolitical strategy'. Examine the rationale behind this shift and the strategic risks and opportunities it presents for India.
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Syllabus: India and its neighborhood- relations.
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