Archive · 6 Dec 2025
India-Russia Cooperation Urged for Afghan Stability
India and Russia are being urged to work together to prevent new problems in Afghanistan.
The Taliban are now in control of Afghanistan, and trying to change that could lead to more fighting.
The US spent a lot of money over 20 years to try to make Afghanistan stable, but it didn't work.
Now, India wants to make sure Afghanistan doesn't become unstable again, because that could cause problems for India and the whole region.
Pakistan and other countries are also involved, and it's important for India to have good relations with the Taliban to keep the area peaceful.
India and Russia urged to cooperate to prevent turmoil in Afghanistan.
Taliban government stabilizing, expanding diplomatic outreach, and attempting nation-building.
US spent $148 billion over 20 years in Afghanistan with little success.
Attempts to destabilize Taliban could lead to bloodshed and reduce India's influence.
India seeks strategic depth in the region by engaging with the Taliban.
- Who
- India, Russia, Taliban, Pakistan, US, Bangladesh
- What
- Strategic cooperation to prevent turmoil in Afghanistan
- When
- Ongoing, with immediate urgency
- Where
- Afghanistan and surrounding regions
- Why
- To prevent destabilization, maintain regional stability, and preserve India's influence
- Countries Involved
- India, Russia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, US
- Key Groups
- Taliban, Jamaat-i-Islami Bangladesh, ISI, SIGAR
- US Threat
- Potential retaliation if Bagram airbase not handed over
- Taliban's Current Position
- Stronger than in 2000, stabilizing government
- Regional Concerns
- Destabilization attempts, extra-regional powers in Bay of Bengal
- Indian Strategic Interest
- Preventing turmoil, maintaining influence in Afghanistan