After 18 years of war, the United States and Taliban eventually reached a historical peace agreement on February 29, 2020. In this edition of "The Subcontinent" we will be reviewing the India's approach toward this deal and also looking into what will happen next for the India's core interests in Afghanistan and the region now, regarding the recent events. And we will also take a look at the civil liberties in Sri Lanka clamping down in the name of security. Considering this issue, we will take a brief look at the history of this country as well.