Question Q.20GS2GS2

In a fluid geopolitical arena, engagement without formal endorsement is a pragmatic middle path. Do you agree? Explain in the context of India's current approach towards the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.

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August 2021, Taliban regime toppled Ghani led govt representing change of guard. India's Current Approach: → Foreign Sect. Vikramjit met Acting foreign minister in Qatar. → "Technical team" keeping embassy in Afghanistan. → Humanitarian Aid & Disaster relief. Engagement w/o Requisites as middlepathr: (1) Ensure Afg territory not used for tensions in India. (2) Taliban anti-ISKP operation. (3) Use friction between Pakistan & Taliban as relationship-building avenue. eg TTP issue. (4) Ensure no loss of development aids → $1.3 bn in ustad for food security. (5) Connectivity is critical Asian Republic through (Chabahar Port). (6) People to people tie → 20,000 th wheat for food security. Challenges: (1) Legitimate Taliban govt taken through force. (2) Human Right violation especially women prevented.

3Connection of Pakistan Deep state ISI with Haqqani network. (4) Delay in Chabaur port due to Iran Partition. (5) UN Sanctions on members of Afg govt → engagement violat. Thus India's steps should be with caution, based on dictum 'Trust but verify'.

— NEERAJ · AIR 180

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Thus India's steps should be with caution, based on dictum 'Trust but verify'.

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Diagram showing India's current approach with three branches: Foreign Sect. Vikramjit meeting Acting foreign minister in Qatar; Technical team keeping embassy in Afghanistan; Humanitarian Aid & Disaster relief

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NEERAJ

AIR 1802025

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GS2GS2

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India and its Neighborhood - Relations

India-Afghanistan Relations

Pragmatic Engagement Strategy

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177

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analytical, balanced

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