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Pakistan’s location, for long, has been a source of attraction in America’s foreign policy. However, Pakistan has leveraged its geography to continuously venture into strategic adventures that have endangered global peace and security. ....

September 02, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , Pakistan , Article , US , geography , Terrorism , Soviet Union , Taliban , Cold War , Humanitarian Crisis , war on terror , Af-Pak region , Strategic Depth , Mujahideen , Nuclear Proliferation

Do Not Whitewash the Taliban

Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

The dastardly twin terror attacks at Kabul airport and a nearby hotel killed more than 160 people, including 13 US soldiers. The attack, claimed by Islamic State Khorassan (ISK) was a grim reminder of the dystopian future that awaits the country. US ....

August 29, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , Commentary , US , Taliban , Al Qaeda , ISI , Haqqani network

Stray Thoughts Relating to Developments in Afghanistan; India’s Policies Relating thereto and Implications for India

Amb Satish Chandra, Vice Chairman, VIF Article

Despite increasing evidence that Taliban 2.0 is little different from Taliban 1.0 in terms of its being no more than a bunch of terrorists aided and abetted by Pakistan, a horde of apologists have arisen in its favour in many parts of the world. This....

August 28, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , Article , India , Pakistan , USA , Taliban

Taliban Takeover and Implications for Nepal

Dr Rishi Gupta Article

Nepalese in Afghanistan

Amidst Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, the leading global powers continue to repatriate their citizens from Afghanistan. At the same time, geographically smaller countries are looking for international cooperation....

August 26, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , Nepal , Article , Pakistan , Border , Terrorism , Security , Taliban , ISI , Remittances , Government of Nepal , Nepalese Migrant Labourers , Repatriation , Emergency Response , Nepal Economy , Nepal-India Border , Nepal Earthquake 2015

How is Central Asia Reacting to Afghanistan’s Fall?

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Introduction

The developments that Central Asian Republics (CARs) have been dreading in recent weeks have begun to unfold. On August 15, 2021, the Taliban took over Kabul, which ultimately led to the collapse of the Afghan government headed....

August 24, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Neighbourhood Studies , Central Asia , Afghanistan , Article , India , Russia , Central Asia , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Taliban , Aircraft , Afghan peace process , Tajikistan , Turkmenistan , Evacuation , CSTO , National Resistance Movement of Afghanistan , Military drill

Taliban’s Victory: Implications for the Region

Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

The Taliban victory in Afghanistan in the 90s had displaced Rabbani government from Kabul. It was a slow process; they could not establish control over the North, which remained under the control of the Northern Alliance. This time they have achieved....

August 21, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Neighbourhood Studies , Central Asia , Afghanistan , Commentary , India , Central Asia , Iran , Afghanistan , Taliban , ISI , Imran Khan , TTP , ETIM , Haqqani

Lost in Afghanistan

Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

Eleven days changed the fate of Afghanistan much faster than expected as the US withdrawal date seemed to have been advanced by a month instead of 9/11 - the 20th anniversary of the Twin towers demolition by Al Qaeda terrorists. A cryptic social medi....

August 20, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , Commentary , India , US , China , Taliban , Doha Agreement , Islamabad

Taliban’s Return Signals a New Chapter in Afghanistan

Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Article

On Sunday, 15 August 2021, President Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan, leaving his country and countrymen in a deep crisis. Kabul was in chaos as thousands tried to leave the country fearing the Taliban’s triumphant return to the city after twenty yea....

August 16, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , Article , Pakistan , US , Taliban , ANA , Ghani

Developments in Afghanistan: Concerns for Russia’s Central Asia Policy

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Background

The failure of the Afghan Peace process and subsequent 'US-allied forces’ withdrawal from Afghanistan has paved the way for an accelerated Taliban offensive in the country. This has become a serious concern for regional secur....

August 13, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Afghanistan , Article , Russia , Uzbekistan , Taliban , Afghan peace process , Turkmenistan , IMU , Al Qaeda Tajikistan , military drill.

Afghanistan's Uncertain Future and Its Implications for China-Pakistan Relations

Aakriti Vinayak Article

The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan will have a profound impact on Asian geopolitics and international relations at large. China-Pakistan relations are also undergoing steady change as both seek to maximise their influence, security and economic int....

August 11, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , China , Pakistan , Article , Terrorism , CPEC , Xinjiang , Taliban Extremism , China-Pakistan Relations