Is India sending troops to Afghanistan?

Vishal Chandra replies: No. India has a very clear and a well-stated position on this issue. Time and again, relevant Indian authorities have made it amply clear that India does not have any intention or plans to deploy troops in Afghanistan.

Was there a proxy war in India?

The plan of a proxy war was executed to avoid direct confrontation, yet the proxy war resulted into a direct conflict in 1999, around ten years after militancy had started, following the infiltration of Pakistani troops in Kargil, in Indian Administered Jammu & Kashmir.

Is Afghanistan was a part of India?

From the Middle Ages to around 1750 the eastern part of Afghanistan was recognized as being a part of India while its western parts parts were included in Khorasan. Two of the four main capitals of Khorasan (Balkh and Herat) are now located in Afghanistan.

Who was the last Hindu king of Afghanistan?

The last hindu King of afghan was Maharaja Jaipaal who lost to the Muslim invasion…. Other nations such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, etc were the part of India. Until 17th century mughal Kingdom shared the Kabul and khandhar boundaries, then after the Sikh Kingdom ruled afghan…

Where are the roots of India-Pakistan proxy war now?

The remaining roots of the proxy war are now in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir. The only way India can ensure that Pakistan’s proxy war is brought to a quick end is by dismembering Pakistan. This is neither desirable nor is it militarily achievable.

What should India’s counter-proxy war strategy look like?

India’s counter-proxy war strategy should be based on a realistic assessment of the threat and carefully formulated to achieve carefully formulated national security objectives. It should be a national priority to reach out to the people of Kashmir and stabilise the situation.

What is the relationship between India and Pakistan like in Afghanistan?

India and Pakistan pursue mutually exclusive objectives in Afghanistan and leverage sharply different tools to achieve their respective goals. Pakistan utilizes militant groups, including the Afghan Taliban, as strategic proxies, while India plac-es considerable weight on its soft power influence among Afghans.

How should India respond to terrorist incidents with origin on Pakistani soil?

India must be pro-active in framing its responses to terrorist incidents with their origin on Pakistani soil. India’s counter-proxy war strategy should be based on a realistic assessment of the threat and carefully formulated to achieve carefully formulated national security objectives.