Taliban appears to have had a wait it out strategy with respect to Americans, stringing along U.S and Afghan government over several years of talks until it had the upper hand to return to power. ... journalist with Afghan outlet Tolo News questioned Khalilzad about United..…
Under Taliban rule, Afghan women and girls suffered shocking rights violations, including denial of education and freedom of movement.. ... And with Afghan government yet to be included US- Taliban talks, participation feels more urgent than ever.. ..…
American withdrawal, would erode the authority and legitimacy of Afghan government, raising the risk that Taliban could recapture control.. ... Indeed, Taliban is stronger, Afghan government is weaker, corruption is increasing, and so too is the drug trade, even as U.S..…