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"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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Our geopolitical arena is going under shifts leading to fluidity of changes. This is upholding the ethos of am International politics, there are no permanent friends, no permanent enemies, only permanent interests. - S. Jaishankar

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Engagement without formal endorsements: A pragmatic middle path - REASONS: 1) Reduces political accountability to any one nation. India's stance towards Oman & Israel for economic interests.

2Reduces geopolitical rivalries. India's connection with Russia & USA. 3) Helps promote interest of nation without any formal boundary of agreement. Dehyphenation policy of India for Israel & Palestine. 4) Upholds Gujral Doctrine of non-reciprocity ensuring sovereignty of dignity. Aid to Russia & Venezuela. 5) Cost benefit analysis to reach the conf. middle state of mutual benefit. MSP signed between India & USA. Certain issues persist: 1. Discontent between nation for growing closeness. USA against

India-Russia ties. 2) Realpolitik methods can backfire. Proliferation of Trade wars. 3) Erosion of international bilateral and multilateral relations due to increase trust deficit. Drones supply of Turkey to Pakistan. India's approach to Taliban regime: 1) Doesnot recognise as a formal government in power. 2) Engagement to further trade & economic interests. Palm oil, Dates etc imported. 3) Maintain cordial bilateral relations for neighbourhood first policy. 4) Engagement with diaspora for protection. Middle path proposed by Kautilya's Buddhi mula relations Purushartha.

— Yashvi Jain · AIR 97

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India and its Neighborhood - Relations

India-Afghanistan Relations

India's Approach towards Taliban Regime

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The proposed withdrawal of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from Afghanistan in 2014 is fraught with major security implications for the countries of the region. Examine in light of the fact that India is faced with a plethora of challenges and needs to safeguard its own strategic interests.

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