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The Strategist
Afghanistan: The Consequences of US Withdrawal
Vice Admiral Vijay Shankar. · 29 Jun, 2021 · #5772 · Commentary
President Biden announced on 14 April 2021 the end of what is described as America’s “forever war” in Afghanistan. The announcement came nearly two decades after the US invasion of Afghanistan. Ten years ago, the US proclaimed the accompli ... -
India and its Neighbourhood
India: The Need to Engage with Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asian Countries Collectively
Niranjan Marjani. · 08 Apr, 2019 · #5576 · Commentary
On December 24 2018 India took over the operations of the Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar, Iran. The development of this port is considered as an important step for India towards increasing its economic and strategic outreach in the region. Throu ... -
US Sanctions against Iran: What are India's Options?
Ambassador KP Fabian. · 06 Jul, 2018 · #5492 · Commentary
The US first imposed various sanctions on Iran in 1979 when the US embassy was occupied, with the staff taken hostage, following the fall of US-supported Shah. Oil sanctions were imposed in 2012 ...
