A Vision of India’s Afghan Policy: Challenges and Strategic Choices

Shoislom Akmalov

Abstract


This article analyzes the interests and policies of India in today’s Afghanistan and examines the challenges in front of New Delhi as well as strategic choices. The article discusses the strengths and weaknesses of India in this regard, its opportunities and threatening issues. 


Keywords


Taliban; SAARC; Chabahar; One Road (OBOR); Trans-Afghan Corridor; The Delhi Regional Security Dialogue; Kashmir; Aynak, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

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