Abstract :
Peace and security in South Asia is conditioned with the constructive role of India and
Pakistan by sustaining their bilateral issues. In this scenario, Afghanistan is the new front
and source of insecurity between the traditional rivals, India and Pakistan. Afghanistan
appeared as the extension of Kashmir issue between India and Pakistan. The study is based
on the grounded method of Indian role in Afghanistan and the changing regional security
scenario especially in post-9/11 era and its implications on Pakistan. It outlines India
security interests, economic, social, political and infrastructural developments, her smart
efforts viz-a-viz Pakistan, her strategic influence in Afghanistan to reach the Central Asian
Republics (CARs), and to be seen as super-regional power viz-a-viz China with US support.
The changing embryonic regional paradigm is challenging the status quo and indicating a
major shift in the security trends in South Asia with severe implications for Pakistan. Thus,
the study analyses the dependent concept of security, which will be defined under an area of
concern in South Asia rather than a precise condition, supported by the realist and
behavioral paradigm Social Realism? justifying Indian realist ends through social means in
Afghanistan. Second, it examines the historic chronological events of Pakistan?s and India?s
ties with Afghanistan, and how their presence in current scenario is affecting peace and
security in the region. Thirdly, it explores growing Indian influence in Afghanistan and her
smart activities in order to attain her preferred outcomes. Fourthly, it discusses the possible
repercussions for Pakistan?s security, strategic encirclement and Indian hegemonic
intentions and, takes into account the major global power presence, and interest-oriented
decisions that opened another front and strategic struggle between the traditional nuclear
powers and the major powers US and China, to fill the political vacuum. Lastly, according
to the current regional security trends, Pakistan may encounter severe implications that can
further worsen the regional security apprehensions in South Asia.
Keyword :
Delhi, Kabul, Nexus, Pakistan, Regional Dynamics Geopolitical and Geostrategic