India does not have the luxury of distance from ticking bombs in its neighbourhood.
NS Suicide attack on Kabul airport Which claimed some 100 people in the world shattered any residual optimism that the West pulling out the military and handing the country over to the Taliban, as part of talks in Doha, would result in a more peaceful Afghanistan. Instead, the complex attack claimed what Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) It has been proven that whatever assurances the new Taliban regime or its supporters in Pakistan may give, they are unable or unwilling to stop the terror threat emanating from the country, despite being provided with vital intelligence about the attack. Some collusion within the Taliban regime is also suspected, as the Haqqani group that has been securing the perimeter of Kabul and the airport, a UN designated terrorist entity that has carried out attacks with IS-K in the past. That the US says it continues to “coordinate” with the Taliban on security should stamp out any idea of an investigation or operation against the Taliban. Since this is a dangerous scenario, the government must now acknowledge the threats to India and be prepared. Pakistan’s threats on the LoC and its support for cross-border terrorism, as well as China’s conformity to the LAC aggression, will further aggravate India’s already hostile continental sides.
New Delhi should also focus on diplomacy to voice its concerns, beginning with the United Nations where India will have a major role. As a member and president of the UNSC, India must ensure that the UN’s most powerful body does not look helpless in the face of the Taliban’s challenge, and clear the red lines for the kind of government it should guarantee – including one that recognizes human rights, adopts some form of representation for its people, and distances itself from terrorist groups. Chief among these will be the need to ensure that the Haqqani group, which includes its chief Sirajuddin Haqqani, who is the deputy of Taliban chief Haibatullah Akhundzada, is not included in the official power structure. This group has been particularly responsible for terrorist and suicide attacks on Indian consulates and embassies in 2008-09. As chairman of the 1988 Sanctions Committee, which listed 135 Taliban members as designated terrorists, India must remain firm on any move to ease sanctions on them, including travel, money access and weapons. Are included. The Recognition Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will also have to decide whether to allow a future Taliban-led government to occupy the seat of Afghanistan. Given Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US later in September, where he is expected to address the UNGA and then the Quad summit, it is important to strongly articulate India’s position on the Afghan situation and its impact on Indian security. to be done. Briefing MPs, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the government is adopting a policy of “wait and watch”, but it considers the luxury of distance from the ticking time bombs in India’s neighbourhood, which New Delhi does not have. .
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