RGNUL holds lecture on Afghan crisis

Tribune News Service

Patiala, September 7

The Centre for Constitutional Law and Governance, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), discussed ‘Implications of the fall of the national Government of Afghanistan’ during an online lecture today.

The lecture was delivered by Prof Manish, Dean, School of International Studies, Central University of Gujarat.

Discussing the issues, including the current state of affairs in Afghanistan and history of the war-torn nation, Prof Manish said: “The weakening resolve of American society to support the Afghan Government and inability to bear any more expense or casualty for the purpose had made it expedient for the Biden administration to withdraw, but it was done too hastily and in an inefficient manner.”

He said the investments made by India in Afghanistan on infrastructure projects were to improve India’s soft power and not for economic profit.

“There is nothing India can do but wait and watch. The atrocities committed by the Taliban with the aid of Pakistan cannot be forgotten, despite all the professions of moderation,” he said.