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August 1, 2012

The Taliban May Make Peace - Will the U.S.?

Ahmed Rashid, BBC News

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The Taliban have been sending signals that they are ready to sit down with the US. But it seems as if the US is unwilling to act, particularly as the presidential election nears.

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