Abstract :
This era is witnessing rising India as a major power in the regional and global affairs. Since 9/11
India is strategically involved in Afghanistan in order to attain her broader agenda and realists?
ends. India is pursuing her security, political, economic and social objectives in Afghanistan to
strengthen her regional hegemonic influence under her smart power. This paper is exploring
Indian hegemonic design and the level of Indian concentration and influence in Afghanistan via
social means; it also gives comprehensive details about Indian objectives and activities, and what
implications are drawn for Pakistan.
Keyword :
Hegemony, Strategic Encirclement, Indian Objectives in Afghanistan, Rising India, Regional Power.