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Rasneet KaurAIR 51

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Discuss the geostrategic significance of Afghanistan in the context of continental connectivity and access to Central Asia. How has the altered political landscape post-2021 affected India's connectivity and energy corridor ambitions? (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

Afghanistan is uniquely located in a central position between India and Central Asia.

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Afghanistan is uniquely located in a central position between India and Central Asia. # GEOSTRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE OF AFGHANISTAN FOR INDIA :- 1) Connectivity to Central Asia Per Gram, Grag, Kazakhstan. 2) Neighbourhood First Policy Afghanistan is a cornerstone of this policy. 3) Act West Policy → achieved through connectivity via Afghanistan. 4) As a buffer Against Pakistan's ambitions. 5) Crucial component of fulfilling India's vision as leader of Global South. 6) Market for Indian exports. 7) Energy security Ambitions Per TAPI Pipeline → Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India.

4As a buffer Against Pakistan's ambitions. 5) Crucial component of fulfilling India's vision as leader of Global South. 6) Market for Indian exports. 7) Energy security Ambitions Per TAPI Pipeline → Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India. # POLITICAL LANDSCAPE POST-2021 Sudden Withdrawal of U.S. Occupation by Taliban. # IMPACT ON INDIA'S AMBITIONS :- 1) Eurasian Corridor Ambition impacted Per TAPI Pipeline affected due to Pakistan's withdrawal. 2) Connectivity Ambitions suffer Per Pakistan declined land route for India's aid to Pakistan. 3) Islamic fundamentalism on rise. fuels terrorism.
4Trilateral like — China, Pakistan, Afghanistan imposes a threat to Indian sovereignty. Yet Bright Spots Remain → India regularly holds bilateral talks. → India recognized Taliban leadership. But India stresses on Gender equality and human rights. Therefore through "SMART diplomacy" India can foster relationship with Afghanistan.

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Conclusion

Therefore through "SMART diplomacy" India can foster relationship with Afghanistan.

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Diagram

Map showing Afghanistan's location between India and Pakistan, illustrating its central position for connectivity

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Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora

India-Central Asia Relations

Geostrategic Significance and Connectivity

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