Afghanistan’s Taliban, who were a pariah on the global stage less than four years ago, are now being courted by three Asian nuclear powers – India, Pakistan and China – all vying to upgrade their diplomatic ties with the former militants.
No international government has formally recognised the Taliban administration, but China, India, and the United Arab Emirates are among the nations that have officially accepted its ambassadors in their capitals since the militant group took control of Kabul in 2021. The Taliban administration said last year it was in control of 39 Afghan embassies and consulates globally.
