"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.

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.

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.