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September 12, 2012

Many Ifs and Buts to Taliban Peace Rumors

Times of India, Times of India

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It needs a leap of faith to lend credence to the claim - contained in an influential London-based think-tank's report - that the Taliban leadership is prepared to cut a deal with the United States to ensure that Afghanistan does not descend into chaos once Western forces withdraw from the country.

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