Afghanistan has always been important for India. Its foreign minister Muttaqi’s planned India visit shows water always seeks its own level. The Taliban are trying to leverage Afghanistan’s geography; they know it can’t become a vassal state of Pakistan. And if Americans are talking to the Taliban, why not India?
Afghanistan can’t become a Pakistan vassal. If Americans are talking to Taliban, why not India?
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Let me go, one step further, why can’t we encourage pro-India elements in Pakistan. India should support pro-democracy, anti-Army voices in Pakistan. Remember, Imran Khan was praising India’s independent foreign policy? Today, Pakistan Army is again selling their country out to highest bidder. From America to China to America again.