Another Afghan peace push and a role for India
Context
Recently, the much awaited intra-Afghan talks between the Taliban and the Afghan High Council for National Reconciliation (representative of Afghan Government) opened in Doha, Qatar.
India's External Affairs Minister participated in this crucial intra-Afghan talks via a video link.
This decision seemed to be aimed at regaining diplomatic momentum and re-asserting India’s position on an “Afghan-led, Afghan-owned
CPEC Extension to Afghanistan: Strategic Concerns for India
On 21st May 2025, China and Pakistan formally agreed to expand the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan.
The move marks a major strategic development in the region and has sparked strong opposition from India due to sovereignty, security and connectivity concerns.
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Regional Convergence
The expansion marks the first major regional convergence between Tali