Role of India in Peace Process of Afghanistan

The tragic event of 9/11 altered the world's political and security dynamics. The events of September 11th gave India with an opportunity to enter Afghanistan. Due of its strategic importance, Afghanistan attracts international powers. Afghanistan serves as a gateway to Central Asia's energy-rich republics. India's presence in Afghanistan is very reasonable. India had never had friendly relations with Afghanistan's Taliban administration. The events of September 11th provided India with an opportunity to cultivate friendly relations with the Afghan political leadership. India attended the Bonn Conference and pledged its support for the Afghan people in their efforts to rebuild their nation. The governments of Hamid Karzai and Ashraf Ghani in Kabul have the best ties with India. India has strengthened relationships with Iran in order to protect its interests in Afghanistan and fight Pakistan. In Afghanistan, India and Iran share certain mutual interests. New Delhi has made significant investments in Afghanistan's numerous industries in order to strengthen its position in Afghan society. India has made a concerted effort to assist Afghan nationals in order to strengthen its soft power. India is now influencing Afghanistan's domestic politics. India is regarded as a big market in South Asia by the rest of the globe. Pakistan has long been concerned about India's position in Afghanistan. India's involvement in Afghanistan is seen as a danger to Pakistan's national security. Pakistan believes India should try to improve the lives of Afghans, but she should refrain from exploiting Afghan land against Pakistan. Pakistan has already suffered a great deal as a result of the unrest in Afghanistan. South Asia and the Global Powers benefit from a peaceful Afghanistan. The focus of this thesis is on India's involvement in Afghanistan and its role in bringing peace to the country.