Soft Power, Hard Choices: India’s Strategy in Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan

Soft Power, Hard Choices presents a high-clarity geopolitical intelligence brief on India’s strategic dilemmas after the Taliban’s return to power. The report analyses India’s historic ties with Afghanistan, evolving security threats, Pakistan’s influence, China’s expanding footprint, and the regional instability shaping India’s diplomatic calculus. With scenario pathways, strategic risks, and policy recommendations, the document uncovers how India can leverage humanitarian outreach, counter-terror cooperation, and soft power to protect its long-term interests without granting premature recognition.

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