Recently, Afghanistan was struck by a deadly terror attack. Around 200 people died in it. US Pres. is dumbstruck at it. It was quite visible at the Press conference he held that very day. This is not the first time the US has been humbled. During the Vietnam War as well, the US pulled out its troops hastily and a lot of lives were gone. However, in Vietnam there was no issue of Terrorism as it is in Kabul. There is the looming threat of ISIS, who is said to be the mastermind behind this attack. Also, there is Pakistan and the support they provide to the Taliban of Afghanistan. Someone rightly pointed out that Pak’s intention is that they do not want peace and stability in their neighboring regions. India is the biggest example of this. Now, they are supporting Taliban, making statements like Afghans broke free from slavery of the USA. The irony is they are themselves going to be a colony of China.
What should be India’s take on all this? And should the allies of the US trust it when it comes to their security? The hosts have tried to answer it all.