151. The Taliban Factor

India has been one of the biggest contributors towards global efforts at reconstructing Afghanistan. Over the last two decades, India's development partnership with Afghanistan has had four fundamental elements: a) humanitarian assistance; b) infrastructural projects; c) small and community-based development projects; and d) capacity-building programmes. (Source: Observer Research Foundation) In this episode of BIC Talks recorded in November 2021, experts on India-Afghanistan relations, Suhasini Haidar, Shantie D'souza and Anand Arni give us a reading of the situation and analyse the implications of the recent developments with respect to India's relations with the people of Afghanistan. BIC Talks is brought to you by the Bangalore International Centre. Visit the BIC website for show notes, links and more information about the guests.