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All items tagged Taliban negotiationsGlobal Must Read ArticlesDecember 5, 2011 | Bonn Agenda Misses the Important IssuesEven as NATO troops aim to leave Afghanistan in 2014, they are building an Afghan army to continuing fighting the war for them. ++ This is a misguided policy that will further empower a government that the Pashtuns, Afghanistan’s largest ethnic group, sees marginalizing them. ++ In addition, such a policy would undermine peace talks with the Taliban, who (rightly) now regard them as ... MoreApril 6, 2010 | Using Cultural Cues to Guide an Afghan Exit StrategyThe US is trying to implement its “reconciliation and reintegration” strategy to start to bring the war in Afghanistan to a close. ++ This will involve dialogues between the US, Pakistan, and various Afghan parties including Karzai and the Taliban. ++ Recent military successes should not distract the US from its ultimate goal of transferring power to Afghan security forces. ++ The US is trying ... MoreFebruary 17, 2010 | Two Steps Back For the TalibanOfficials have confirmed the capture of the Taliban’s deputy leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar. ++ “It may indicate a shift in co-operation between American and Pakistani intelligence services, reflecting a change in policy by the government in Islamabad.” ++ His capture coincides with a major offensive against insurgents in the Helmand province. ++ The success of the leader’s detention can’t be ... MoreJanuary 27, 2010 | Taliban to Be Part of the Post-war GovernmentThe 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 ... MoreMay 15, 2009 | US Demands Pakistani Action Against ExtremistsPresident Zardari thinks the Taliban is a monster created by Pakistan’s ISI and the CIA. ++ President Obama’s policy on South Asia is very different from that of his predecessors. ++ His focus on Afghanistan and Pakistan demonstrates their importance on stabilizing the region. ++ US monetary support is also dependent on Pakistan taking action against extremists. ++ The new approach is a ... MoreOctober 29, 2008 | Talks with Taliban Are Productive and PlausibleNATO countries disagree about the floundering mission in Afghanistan, but it is obvious the hardwearing Taliban cannot be crushed by military means alone. ++ More troops would not help keep control in rural areas, where the insurgency is strong. ++ This would prolong the use of air-to-ground bombing to target high-ranking insurgents, resulting in high numbers of civilian casualties. ++ Because ... MoreCommentsMarch 11, 2009 | This is a really interesting post Natalie.... |
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