Prof. D. Mukherjee

mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com

The Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, after the U.S. withdrawal under the Doha Accord, transformed South Asia’s strategic and emotional landscape. For Mother India, this demanded careful recalibration of Afghan policy, balancing security with historic ties. India-Afghanistan relations transcend politics, rooted in civilizational continuity and cultural affinity, exemplified by Tagore’s Kabuliwala. Yet, Pakistan’s interventions since 1947 have exploited Afghan territory to harm India through terror and subversion. The Taliban’s resurgence brings both risk and opportunity. With some leaders tied to Pakistan, Bharat Mata must engage cautiously, guided by prudence and ‘VasudhaivaKutumbakam’, acting as a guardian to foster regional

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