India's Strategic Decision to Host the Taliban
India's decision to strengthen ties with Afghanistan and host the Taliban's acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, can be seen as a strategic move.
Delhi aims to secure a seat at Kabul's geopolitical table to counter Pakistan's influence and protect regional interests.
After the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, India's long-standing investment and humanitarian efforts in Kabul were compromised, allowing Pakistan and China to gain strategic ground.
India cosying up to Afghanistan to reclaim the space is understandable.
Author's summary: India hosts Taliban for strategic interests.