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.
Main Body
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 tie20,000 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'.
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Conclusion
Thus India's steps should be with caution, based on dictum 'Trust but verify'.
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Diagram
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
Topper
NEERAJ
AIR 1802025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
India and its Neighborhood - Relations
India-Afghanistan Relations
Pragmatic Engagement Strategy
Writing Stats
177
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analytical, balanced
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