India's decision to host the Taliban, specifically acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, can be seen as a strategic move to counter Pakistan's influence and safeguard regional interests.
After the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, India's investment and humanitarian legacy in Kabul became vulnerable, allowing Pakistan and China to gain control.
India’s decision to ramp up ties with Afghanistan and host the Taliban acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi may make sense as a strategic decision.
However, this move raises concerns about the Taliban's misogyny and its implications for India.
Author's summary: India hosts Taliban for strategic interests.