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Background
Overview
Understanding the foreign policy approaches of key regional players like Iran towards its neighbours, especially Afghanistan, is crucial for comprehending regional stability, India's strategic environment, and the dynamics of international relations in Central and South Asia.
Iran's foreign policy towards Afghanistan is characterized by a complex interplay of historical ties, security concerns, and regional power dynamics, often involving a delicate balancing act between various Afghan factions and a non-recognition policy towards the current Taliban government despite significant influence.