After decades of opposing the Taliban, India may be forming a relationship with them
As the Taliban struggles to maintain control over Afghanistan, India may become an unlikely ally to help them stabilize.
by Juana Summers
Jul 27, 2022
3 minutes
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A year ago, India was not happy about the state of affairs in Afghanistan. The U.S. was negotiating its exit, the Taliban was consolidating power, and decades of India supporting anti-Taliban forces was evaporating.
But just last month, Indian officials went to Kabul to meet with Taliban leaders. India has also partially reopened its embassy in Kabul to coordinate humanitarian aid.
So, why is India reopening dialogue with the Taliban now? Asfandyar Mir, an expert
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