The international coalition involved in Afghanistan is seriously considering negotiating a peace process with the Taliban in the next international conference in London. ++ The deal is the following one: “renounce violence in order to be part of the democratic process.” ++ This option comes shortly after the recent increase in foreign troops meant to put pressure on Taliban leaders
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With Abdullah Abdullah stepping out of the presidential running in Afghanistan, the American position has become increasingly uneasy. ++ Having insisted upon a democratic mandate “beyond reasonable question” as a prerequisite for increasing American troops to help fight the Taliban, Mr. Obama is now faced with a serious dilemma. ++ At this point, a weak Afghan partner, coupled with an
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