Context: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s comment that India supports talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban signals a subtle shift in India’s approach towards the Afghan crisis.
The evolution of India’s Afghan Approach:
Underlying reasons for the shift in India’s position towards Afghanistan
Challenges
Conclusion: India joining the peace process could strengthen the hands of the Afghan government, and India should strive for “double peace”, both inside Afghanistan and in the region.