Includes bibliographical references (pages 19-22).
Contents
"A Deadly Triangle". -- India in Afghanistan. -- Pakistan's Concerns. -- The Role of Kashmir in Three-Country Tensions. -- How Pakistan Could Punish India in Afghanistan. -- Conclusions and Policy Implications.
Summary
The most consequential regional competition for influence in Afghanistan is the contest between India and Pakistan. Indian leaders strive to cultivate Afghanistan as a natural partner and reliable bulwark against Islamic militants, including Pakistan-backed groups, while Islamabad seeks to counter what it regards as an Indo-Afghan nexus to encircle and weaken Pakistan. This report examines the interests and strategies of both countries in Afghanistan within the context of peace negotiations and developments in Kashmir.
Note
Online resource; title from PDF caption (USIP, viewed January 5, 2021).
