India's Dilemma with the Taliban
India's decision to host the Taliban, specifically acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, can be seen as a strategic move to counter Pakistan's influence and safeguard regional interests.
Delhi aims to reclaim its strategic space in Kabul, which was compromised after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, allowing Pakistan and China to gain control.
India's decades-long investment and humanitarian legacy in Kabul became vulnerable.
By ramping up ties with Afghanistan, India seeks to counterbalance the influence of Pakistan and China, which is expanding its presence through the Belt and Road Initiative and mineral investments.
Author's Summary
India hosts the Taliban to reclaim strategic space in Kabul.
- India's decision is driven by strategic interests
- Countering Pakistan's influence is a key objective
- China's growing presence in Afghanistan is a concern
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