This special report on the ‘Chakravyuh’ podcast, hosted by India Today TV’s Gaurav Sawant, features former Ambassador to Afghanistan, Vivek Katju, discussing India’s evolving policy towards the Taliban-led nation.
Ambassador Katju said that international relations always and interstate relations proceed on the basis of interest, adding they don’t proceed on the basis of trust.
The discussion delves into India upgrading its technical mission to a full embassy in Kabul, a move following a visit by Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi earlier this month.
It explores the historic Durand Line dispute, the Taliban’s assertion of independence from Pakistan, and the strategic compulsions driving India’s re-engagement.
The dialogue also covers Pakistan’s internal struggles and its attempts to control Kabul’s foreign policy, juxtaposed with the Taliban’s declaration of an independent relationship with India.
