Strategic Relations between India and Afghanistan
Loading...
Date
2022
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
UMT.lahore
Abstract
The primary interest of every state is to ensure its national security. The thesis provides
an explanation to the security challenges faced by Pakistan in its neighborhood.
Pakistan has a course of strained relationship with two of its important neighboring
states i.e., India and Afghanistan. After the 9/11 event with the fall of Taliban regime
India has accelerated its efforts to increase influence in Afghanistan and to stay in loop
for a long time. Afghanistan is located at the convergence of Central, Middle and
South Asian regions, one of the most world prime geographical locations. Its
strategic location and abundant mineral resources have always attracted
international community. India is viewing Afghanistan as a productive investment and
therefore employing various of strategies of soft power to earn a goodwill in
Afghanistan. The security dilemma has increased the mistrust between India and
Pakistan. India’s strategies are proving successful as Kabul responds positively towards
New Delhi, instead of an evident displeasure on part of Islamabad. Pakistan is skeptical
about India billions of investment in economic, political and social sectors in
Afghanistan. The main aim of the thesis is to highlight the implications on Pakistan’s
security due to India Afghanistan ties. For the purpose, security issues that emerged in
South Asia in the wake of 9/11 can be better understood by using the regional security
complex as the primary unit of analysis. Qualitative method of research has been opted.
All the data is collected through primary and secondary sources. The study's
methodology is based on a historical-descriptive-analytical analysis of political
dynamics and how they affect Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India simultaneously. This
research highlights what measures Pakistan should take in order to counter the Indo Afghan nexus.