If the Qatar process is in the deep freeze, where's the political strategy for ending the war?
Skeptics will argue there was never any hope that Taliban leaders would meet U.S. and Afghan conditions for a deal. Those include: renouncing al-Qaeda, laying down arms, and agreeing to abide by the Afghan constitution, which guarantees rights for women and minorities.
In the past, I was among those skeptics who thought the talks were pointless. I've changed my mind.
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