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Afghanistan has in its proximity to the four Nuclear weapon States of China, Russia, India, and Pakistan. Geographically, Afghanistan is sandwiched between Central Asia and South Asia. Geopolitically, control over Afghanistan is vital for control over South Asia. Therefore, any deal with the Taliban would have geopolitical implications for the region and world. Moreover, Afghanistan is a connecting link between South Asia with Central Asia. Geo-strategically, the country is a perfect location for the superpower like the USA to counter Russia and China in any possible confrontation. For India, Pakistan, and China, Afghanistan enjoys a location of vital geostrategic space for countering each other for their security interests.
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