Jasbir Sarai The inevitability of Taliban control over the whole of Afghanistan within a year or two of the US leaving the country was quite well appreciated. What was not appreciated was the speed with which it happened. According to reports, the Taliban is already in … [Read more...] about Afghanistan on the brink: Challenges for India and the world
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Afghanistan: India needs to remain conscious of security concerns
Hardeep Bedi Afghanistan is, once again, going through a very challenging phase marked by uncertainty. Even as the Government of Afghanistan exudes confidence, there is news of the Taliban gaining ground and power across the country. Reports emanating from the Indian … [Read more...] about Afghanistan: India needs to remain conscious of security concerns
The turmoil in Afghanistan and its impact on India
Maj. Gen. C P Singh, (Retd) ‘You can change friends, but you can’t change your neighbours.’ What does one do when some rogue people come and occupy one's neighbourhood? People who give a damn to the rules of civilized society, harbour outlaws, threaten the neighbours, … [Read more...] about The turmoil in Afghanistan and its impact on India
The emerging situation in Afghanistan and options for India
Jaibans Singh A few days back, the U.S. left the ancient city of Bagram, in the Parwan province of Afghanistan where they had maintained an air base for almost two decades. With this, 90 percent of the US forces in Afghanistan have left the country. The contingent … [Read more...] about The emerging situation in Afghanistan and options for India
US exit from Afghanistan and its impact on India
Col. Iqbal Singh (Retired) In the wake of the proposed US/NATO exit from Afghanistan, some major regional and geopolitical changes and some major disruptions are expected. Pakistan and Afghanistan, mainly the Taliban, are going to be in focus. Amid these developments, the … [Read more...] about US exit from Afghanistan and its impact on India