After defeating the world's sole superpower and the most powerful military alliance (at least on paper), there are reports that the Taliban is in talks to form a government based on the Iran model to administer Afghanistan through a governing council, similar to what happened in 1996.
On the other hand, India confirmed on Tuesday that it is talking with the Taliban. At the same time, it maintains that Afghanistan's government must be democratic.
The analyst said With the official acknowledgement of talking with the Taliban, it is important that India does not reverse its course till the Taliban retracts its claims of having good relations with India. This must occur regardless of Afghanistan's governance system
According to the American expert, the BRICS and SCO Summits this month may present an opportunity for India to coordinate its changing policy toward Afghanistan with its institutional allies, allowing them to manage the situation more effectively.
What is the strategic value of India's relationship with with the Taliban in Afghanistan?
Given the prevailing geopolitical circumstances, it has a broader strategic importance and maintaining good relationship with Taliban is important than ever because India does not want another extreme country.
