Us Withdrawal From Afghanistan: Options For India

The announcement by US President that the US will withdraw all its troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021 caused turmoil in the region. The speedy withdrawal was accompanied by rapid advance of Taliban across the country. The establishment of a Taliban Rule has created a geopolitical flux and instability in the region.

Implications for India

India’s Investments

• India has invested deeply in infrastructure, education, power generation and irrigation development projects in Afghanistan. It has offered large number of education scholarships to Afghan students in Indian universities. Many infrastructure projects like the building of the Shahtoot Dam near Kabul, ....