1. Indian Strategic Influence in Afghanistan: Realist Ends through Social Means
- Author:
- Marium Kamal
- Publication Date:
- 07-2019
- Content Type:
- Journal Article
- Journal:
- South Asian Studies
- Institution:
- Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab
- Abstract:
- This era is witnessing rising India as a major power in the regional and global affairs. Since 9/11 India is strategically involved in Afghanistan in order to attain her broader agenda and realists‟ ends. India is pursuing her security, political, economic and social objectives in Afghanistan to strengthen her regional hegemonic influence under her smart power. This paper is exploring Indian hegemonic design and the level of Indian concentration and influence in Afghanistan via social means; it also gives comprehensive details about Indian objectives and activities, and what implications are drawn for Pakistan.
- Topic:
- Security, International Trade and Finance, Power Politics, Hegemony, and Strategic Encirclement
- Political Geography:
- Pakistan, Afghanistan, South Asia, India, and Punjab