India’s Afghan Jalebi: Taliban Outreach Corners Pakistan on All Fronts

On May 15, a seemingly routine call between India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the Taliban’s acting foreign minister sent shockwaves through South Asia’s geopolitical landscape. This wasn’t just diplomacy—it was a strategic chess move. In this episode of Straight Talk, we unpack how New Delhi’s quiet engagement with Kabul is cornering Islamabad from all sides.