U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Indo-Pacific Strategy, and the Redefinition of Engagement with South Asia The United States’ approach to South Asia has undergone profound shifts in the last two decades, culminating in the withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 and the consolidation of its Indo-Pacific strategy. These developments have not only recalibrated Washington’s strategic … Continue reading Analyse how the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and its Indo-Pacific strategy have redefined its engagement with South Asia. Comment on the argument that U.S. foreign policy in South Asia has oscillated between strategic neglect and tactical engagement.