Tango with the Taliban can’t be India’s long-term Afghanistan strategy

The reasons for the change in India’s stance towards the Taliban are all tactical. In the absence of strategic engagement, they raise serious questions about New Delhi’s long-term goals.

5 December, 20229 min
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Tango with the Taliban can’t be India’s long-term Afghanistan strategy

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