Abstract: Afghanistan holds a special geographical placement in the region and has been endowed with lots of natural sources. However, most of these resources are not readily available for consumption and need exploration and the level of processing which is beyond the capacity of a country devastated by decades of war. Dedicated and serious support is needed to enable Afghanistan to connect within the region and beyond in terms of economics, politics, and security.
This research has probed into complex dynamics of reconstruction efforts underway in Afghanistan. India had gained influence up until the 2021 when the US withdrew from Afghanistan, that led to the establishment of Taliban and a decline in Indian dominance and interests. However, due to its long-time rivalry with Pakistan, India had somewhat reestablished these relations with the strategy to encircle Pakistan and to establish dominance in the area, while the other regional powers were assessing it as India’s adherence to American aims and part of prospective U.S. strategic actions toward Afghanistan. This research also examines Pakistan's viewpoint and sheds light on the steps Pakistan might take to weaken the Indo-Afghan connection.
The increased engagement of India and Afghanistan on economic and security issues was viewed politically and with skepticism and as an anti-Pakistan agenda by Pakistan as it has a. Also, due to, India was not viewed amongst core participants by the regional powers. As Afghanistan underwent reconstruction, India surfaced as a prominent participant and invested extensively in multiple development projects. Indian proactive engagement had led to deeper Indo-Afghan ties, leading to economic and political restructuring in the region. With a historical perspective of tensions between India and Pakistan, this article has examined how this elevation in relations between the two would impact Pakistan. It explores economic influences, geopolitical implications that tend to cause a reshuffle in regional power balances, and security concerns for Pakistan. The article provides an understanding of the three-sided connection between India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan from the perspective of Afghan reconstruction, where the situation direly demands proactive assistance for Afghanistan, with a clear approach above and beyond any advantageous adventure, for the long-term stability of Afghanistan and the region.
Keywords: Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Investments, Projects, Infrastructure, Objectives, Peace, Region.
Title: Afghan Reconstruction: Impact of Indian Contribution on Pak-Afghan Relations
Author: Muhammad Talha Hafeez, Dr. Mujahid Hussain
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 12, Issue 3, July 2024 - September 2024
Page No: 1-9
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Published Date: 01-July-2024
