Research Analyst Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms Namita Barthwal’s article ‘Sanctions, the Taliban, and an Iranian Port: The Uncertain Future of India’s Kabul Route’ has been published in ‘The Diplomat’ on 07 November 2025.
India’s approach to the Taliban has gradually shifted from purely humanitarian aid to a focus on trade and transit, says Ms Barthwal.
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