India's Dilemma with the Taliban
India's decision to strengthen ties with Afghanistan and host the Taliban's acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, can be seen as a strategic move.
Delhi aims to secure a seat at Kabul's geopolitical table to counter Pakistan's influence and protect regional interests.
After the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, India's investments and humanitarian legacy in Kabul were compromised, allowing Pakistan and China to fill the gap.
India cosying up to Afghanistan to reclaim the space is understandable.
However, this move also raises concerns about the Taliban's misogynistic ideology, which India cannot afford to host.
Author's Summary
India walks a thin line between strategic interests and moral obligations in its dealings with the Taliban.
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