India upgrades its diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, announcing it will change its technical mission in Kabul to a full embassy – marking its most significant step to re-engage with the Taliban since the 2021 takeover. The move is a pragmatic shift driven by security and economic interests, not an endorsement of the Taliban regime. Key drivers include deteriorating relations with Pakistan and a desire to counter China’s growing influence in the region. Both nations agreed to concrete economic cooperation, including resuming a dedicated air freight corridor and exploring Indian investment in Afghanistan’s $1 trillion mining sector, while also promoting trade via Iran’s Chabahar…

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