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For countries, including India, dealing with the Taliban, distinguishing between engagement and recognition provides room for pragmatic diplomacy without abandoning concerns over human rights

The Taliban–Pakistan rupture is more than a bilateral dispute; it signals a post-2021 geopolitics shift in South Asia

Although India’s historical ties with Afghanistan and its discomfort with the Taliban are well known, the changing dynamics of the region demand a pragmatic approach

Pakistan summoned the Afghan ambassador to protest the India-Afghanistan joint statement, objecting to references to Jammu and Kashmir and Afghan remarks on terrorism. Islamabad emphasized its humanitarian support for Afghan refugees while calling for regional peace and cooperation.

Engaging with the Taliban government allows New Delhi to secure its long-term interests in Afghanistan, prevent terror threats emanating from the region, and counterbalance Chinese and Pakistani influence

New Delhi’s deepening cooperation with the Taliban reflects an acknowledgement of the evolving geopolitical reality in the subcontinent 

India needs to keep communication lines open and prevent Afghanistan from becoming a sanctuary for anti-India terror groups

Rising conflict between Taliban and Pakistan will benefit India strategically in the region