Indian foreign policy can stand on the right side of history by deputing peace keeping missions in Afghanistan for a country ravaged by the rebellious Taliban controlling its Northern and Western parts.
Coming in the backdrop of withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan’s soil after US President Joe Biden’s broadcast his announcement encouraging the Islamist hardliners to take the plunge.
Fighters owing their allegiance and loyalty to Taliban have taken upon themselves to spread, speak and stand for Islamic shariat collectively engaging and involving themselves in demolition and destruction of the modern by being medievalist in their markings and manner.
Point of return looks bleak with Afghani security forces and agencies requesting for resources, aid and assistance. Imran Khan will make no time in dealing with this exigency deeply influencing the Indian theatre where separatist activities may resurface yet again asking for autonomy for Kashmir after Article 370 revocation in August 2019.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar should come forward with their blueprint by taking PMO into confidence for resolving the deadlock at the earliest. This impasse may send send jitters down the spine of Indian security establishment if left unattended and untackled. Hamid Karzai has hopes from us.
Don’t let the guard down.