Afghan Peace Process and Policy Options for Regional Actors: Implications for India

Abstract

A peaceful settlement to the ongoing war in Afghanistan may now be anticipated. In February 2020, the United States reached an agreement with the Taliban, and also signed a declaration with the government of Afghanistan to encourage the initiation of an intraAfghan peace process. Many challenges still stand in the way of a success of negotiated settlement and, with the US withdrawal. India emerged in Afghanistan as a development partner in Afghanistan. Indian approach towards Afghan peace process is less concerning as compared to security issues of Afghanistan, Indian has great security policy. Economically India is fifth largest donor for Afghanistan. Since 2011 Indian army provided military training to Afghan forces.