India's Dilemma with the Taliban
India's decision to strengthen ties with Afghanistan and host the Taliban's acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, can be seen as a strategic move.
Delhi aims to secure a seat at Kabul's geopolitical table to counter Pakistan's influence and protect regional interests.
- After the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, India's investment and humanitarian legacy in Kabul were compromised.
- Pakistan and China filled the strategic vacuum, with China expanding its presence through the Belt and Road Initiative and mineral investments.
India cosying up to Afghanistan to reclaim the space is understandable.
Author's summary: India hosts Taliban for strategic interests.
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