Opinion: India can host the Taliban but not its misogyny

India's Dilemma with the Taliban

India's decision to strengthen ties with Afghanistan and host the Taliban's acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, can be seen as a strategic move.

Delhi aims to secure a seat at Kabul's geopolitical table to counter Pakistan's influence and protect regional interests.

India's decades-long investment and humanitarian legacy in Kabul became vulnerable.

Author's summary: India hosts Taliban to counter Pakistan's influence.

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