What an Afghan Peace Deal Could Look Like
The proxy nature of the Afghan conflict makes the quest for a lasting peace agreement difficult.
The proxy nature of the Afghan conflict makes the quest for a lasting peace agreement difficult.
So far, the Taliban have failed to show any commitment to end violence and support the political rights of all Afghans.
November’s election should settle the question of how long the US will remain as the occupying force in Afghanistan.
For any peace deal to work in Afghanistan, certain conditions need to be addressed. A failure to do so would cause a ripple effect globally.
Numerous sticking points remain that could easily derail the Afghan peace talks.
Under an Afghan power-sharing agreement that allows for Pakistan’s influence, India’s commercial interests and security concerns will only be exacerbated.