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RISHUL NEEMAAIR 267· 2025

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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Introduction

Recently, the Indian foreign secretary visited Qatari, while on stalling, he met the Taliban Foreign Minister, highlighting the engagement without formal endorsement.

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Main Body

o the Navigation cause via pragmatic middle path(0) Yes, I do agree with the measure employed becausei Afghanistan is a critical neighbour and a gateway to central Asia, having any sot of contention is necessary to counter adversity
2The PAKISTAN enigma → having Afgan onboard is crucial to keep Pakistani goals away from collusion with Taliban. (3) Trade & commerce → Afghanistan can be crucial for entering our market in central asia via another INSTC. (4) Internal security→ Afghanistan is hotspot of terrorism and trading and Terrorists → having effective communication with AFU is vital to deter any attacks or administers is indeed via intelligence sharing.
5India has significant murmurs in AFU, and Taliban takeover cannot render their usefulness, so financial aspect is essential. eg o AFU Parliament, Rame, Roads, Rents o India's current Approaches (1) Conversation & diplomacy from informal channels. ↔ internal security, intelligence eg o via Doha (2) No formal Recognition to uphold democratic principles & image. (3) Active advocacy for democrtic Reforms at issue women's rights and voice. (4) Humanitarian Assistance to people of AFU → what + mediation as 2024.
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Conclusion

India's pragmatic engagement allows it to maintain strategic interests while upholding democratic principles and humanitarian values with Afghanistan.

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Topper

RISHUL NEEMA

AIR 2672025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

India and its Neighborhood - Relations

India-Afghanistan Relations

Taliban Engagement

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