Taliban contesting election is a risk. But India must support Ghaniâs democratic appeal
Formally and openly engaging the Taliban is a high-cost strategy. But India has long supported dissidents and insurgents to stand for elections within its own boundaries.
Rudra Chaudhuri 11 March, 2021 9:42 am IST Text Size:
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I must also make clear to you, Mr. President, that as our policy process continues in Washington, the United States has not ruled out any option,â wrote US Secretary of State Antony Blinken â in a letter leaked by Afghanistanâs
TOLOnews â to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. Blinken continued, âWe are considering the full withdrawal of our forces by May 1st.” The frustration in Blinkenâs tenor is unmistakable. The message to Afghanistan is clear: support the peace process with the Taliban or make room for someone who will.