| Abstrakt: |
India-Pakistan rivalry in Afghanistan is not a new phenomenon. In fact, it is deep rooted in history and accentuated by post-1947 developments. Ever since partition of the Indian subcontinent, India and Pakistan have been jockeying for power and influence in Afghanistan. Historically, Pakistan has always viewed Afghanistan's close relations with India as a major security threat. India, as an arch rival, is vying to draw Afghanistan in its sphere of influence. On the other hand, Pakistan as the smaller country desires to realize its national security objectives by forging closer links with its immediate western neighbor, Afghanistan. The article begins by tracing the origins of Pak-India animosity and competing interests in Afghanistan. This is followed by dissecting post-Taliban India-Pakistan tussle for greater economic and political clout in the latter. The paper is, therefore, timely and topical as it analyzes India-Pakistan involvement in Afghanistan. This could be instrumental in encouraging regional based approach for ushering peace and stability in the wartorn region. Resultantly, this could set the stage for some positive developments in the tense and strained Pakistan-Afghanistan relations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
