Taliban fighters in Afghanistan: The insurgents have stated privately that they want direct talks with Washington and NATO. AFPAmerica's Fatal Flaws in Afghanistan -- Ahmed Rashid, Spiegel Online
When Washington starts withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan in July 2011, its NATO allies in Europe will quickly rush to the exits. A power-sharing arrangement between Kabul and the Taliban is a less than ideal solution, but it is the only realistic option if the West pulls out.
No matter how many times President Barack Obama and his senior officials tell the world that the Americans will not be pulling out of Afghanistan in just 13 months time, most Afghans believe that the US endgame is already well under way. The same is true for governments of neighboring countries known for their interference and influence-seeking in the Hindu Kush.
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Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials
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