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Taliban and U.S. Strike Deal to Withdraw American Troops From Afghanistan …
Taliban and U.S. Strike Deal to Withdraw American Troops From Afghanistan
Afghanistan war
longest United States war
now : a deal
remains many obstacles
= not a final peace deal
Doha
ambiguity
= step --> negotiation of a broader agreement
end to the Taliban insurgency
history
began after the Sept. 11 attacks
Al Qaeda leaders under the protection of the Taliban
Retaliation
consequences
☠️ tens of thousands of people
mistrust + uncertainty
cost
USA POV
:red_cross: withdrawal agreement
:check: peace agreement that enables withdrawal
long-awaited promise
war-weary Americans
loss + trauma
no victory
problem
Taliban :forbidden: Afghan government
taking part in the negotiations
Why (after the deal) Americans troops are still in Afghanistan ?
dependent on the Taliban’s behavior
Al Qaeda :explode:
in exchange ?
sanctions blacklists
5,000 Taliban prisoners
more difficult negotiation
power-sharing + ceasefire
Taliban/Afghan
Taliban violated pledges :--> nullify the agreement
danger of the end of the war
American efforts --> democratic system
:explode: Taliban = dominant again
corruption
economy
institutions
contradiction
agreement between...
USA = better rights
Taliban = Islamic regime
Taliban POV
historical victory
defeat of the arrogance of the White House
future
lasting peace
Trump
Taliban = America’s newfound allies
Mike Pompeo
more careful