Question 20GS2GS2
Discuss the geostrategic significance of Afghanistan for India 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)
Main Body
Since the Taliban takeover of 2020, Afghanistan's importance has increased for India.
1Central bypassing Pakistan for Central Asia
Geo-strategic significance:
1Geo-strategic significance
2Integral for strategy autonomy, access to astral asian resources & Basfeld etc
3Part of Energy corridor and INSTC
1Large in government – instability, source of terrorism in Afghanistan
Impact of change in policy post-2021:
1Large in government – instability, source of terrorism in Afghanistan
2Uncertainty of projects: Lakhna Dam and Jelowm – Zarog Highway
3Impacts ambition of South Asia grid.
1Large in government – instability, source of terrorism in Afghanistan
2Uncertainty of projects: Lakhna Dam and Jelawm – Zarog Highway
3Impacts ambition of South Asian grid.
4Impact on regional stability (Guimuad Arms track etc.)
Yellow effects
1Engage with letters informally
2Push for better treatment of women
3We for democratic overarrangement.
Thus, as voice of Global south India must be a friend to the Afghan people.
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Conclusion
Thus, as voice of Global south India must be a friend to the Afghan people.
15 words
- Identifies multiple strategic dimensions
- References specific projects (Lakhna Dam, Zarog Highway)
- Acknowledges security challenges
- Identifies spillover effects of Afghan instability
- Includes humanitarian and values-based approach
- Positions India as voice of Global South
Topper
Bhavika Chopra
AIR 25
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
India and its Neighborhood - Relations
Afghanistan and Central Asia
Geostrategic significance of Afghanistan
Writing Stats
177
Total words
11
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