The proposed withdrawal of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from Afghanistan in 2014 is fraught with major security implications for the countries of the region. Examine in light of the fact that India is faced with a plethora of challenges and needs to safeguard its own strategic interests. (200 Words, 10 Marks)
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The proposed withdrawal of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from Afghanistan in 2014 is fraught with major security implications for the countries of the region. Examine in light of the fact that India is faced with a plethora of challenges and needs to safeguard its own strategic interests. (200 Words, 10 Marks)

The proposed withdrawal of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from Afghanistan in 2014 presents a complex web of security implications for the nations within the region, particularly for India.