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International Journal of Political Science and Development Vol. 4(8), pp. 286–292, December, 2016. DOI: 10.14662/IJPSD2016.050 ISSN: 2360-784X
Research Paper
India’s Involvement in Afghanistan: An Analytic Perspective of Current Interests and Future Prospects
Dr. Naseema Akhter *and Arif Hussain Malik**
* Sr. Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Kashmir. E mail: drnaseemapsc@gmail.com **Research Scholar, Department of Political Science, University of Kashmir. E mail: malikarifku@gmail.com
Accepted 25 September 2016
After World War
II, the tragedy of 9/11 is the single event that changed the global
security pattern. USA enter into Afghanistan with the purpose of
combating terrorism. The presence of NATO and USA in Afghanistan make
that region not only media attentive but also it has made Afghanistan to
became path way for regional and international powers to attain their
own objectives and in promotion of their interests. 9/11 incident has
initiated a great game in the region. Afghanistan is being involved in
this global game. With the US advancement in Afghanistan India got
chance to endorse its own interests and develop image of soft power in
the world. Since India had legitimate strategic interests in Afghanistan
not only because of the geographical intactness but also being crucial
for its expanding economy as well as a path way between India and the
energy rich Central Asian Republics. In this backdrop India has joined
the international community’s efforts in rebuilding Afghanistan after
the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001 and is actively involved in
bringing and maintenance of peace and prosperity in the region. In this
article an attempt has been made to explore the concerns and interests
that motivate India’s recent efforts to step up its engagement in
Afghanistan; and the future prospects of India’s Afghanistan
involvement. Cite This Article As: Akther N, Malik AH (2016). India’s Involvement in Afghanistan: An Analytic Perspective of Current Interests and Future Prospects. Inter. J. Polit. Sci. Develop. 4(8): 286-292
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