India’s Engagement with Afghanistan: A Critical Test of Regional Powerhood, Strategic Autonomy, and Security Diplomacy Introduction India’s engagement with the evolving political and security situation in Afghanistan—particularly in the wake of the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021—constitutes a decisive and multifaceted test of its ability to function as a credible regional power. With … Continue reading Does India’s engagement with the evolving political and security situation in Afghanistan constitute a critical test of its capacity to act as a credible regional power, particularly in terms of strategic autonomy, regional diplomacy, and security provisioning in South and Central Asia?