The Strategic Ramifications of the Taliban’s Resurgence in Afghanistan for India’s Regional Security Calculus and Foreign Policy Orientation Abstract The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, following the U.S. and NATO withdrawal, marks a significant inflection point in South Asian geopolitics. For India, which had invested heavily—both politically and economically—in supporting the … Continue reading What are the strategic ramifications of the Taliban’s resurgence in Afghanistan for India’s regional security calculus and foreign policy orientation?