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What steps has India taken to regain its foothold in Afghanistan since the Taliban has taken over the country in August 2021?

  • UPSC 2023
  • 15 marks
  • Recent Developments in Indian Foreign Policy

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When Kabul fell on 15 August 2021, India lost its embassy, its remaining consulates, its partner government and its intelligence access within days. Since then New Delhi has climbed back in careful increments, a strategy best described as engagement without recognition: the practical benefits of a working relationship without the legal commitment.

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  • Step 1: Opening a channel and shaping the regional line (2021)
  • Step 2: Humanitarian assistance "for the Afghan people"
  • Step 3: Presence and political contact
  • Step 4: Regional formats and economic re-entry
  • Assessment
  • Conclusion
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