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The better course would be to strengthen the Afghan National Security Forces to be able to defend the country and sustain the government in power

Fifteen years after the country was invaded by the US, to avenge the 9/11 attacks, there isn’t much hope that the military operation is going to end anytime soon

With no military solution in sight, the need for a political settlement with the Taliban will have to be explored with a sense of urgency

The US has placed the onus of responsibility for achieving the objective of restoring peace and stability
in Afghanistan on the Taliban and Pakistan

The better course would be to strengthen the Afghan National Security Forces to be able to defend the country and sustain the government in power

As attacks by the group continued with an unusual intensity during this winter, there is an urgency to revive dialogue and prevent further bloodshed

Achieving a breakthrough in the Qatar negotiations without any agreement on ceasefire and prisoners' swap would be impossible

For Washington, the death of the most-wanted man was a major achievement, while for Islamabad it was a huge embarrassment

Weak Karzai government does not want Nato to abandon country even after combat troops pull out

Claims have been made about stopping and even reversing the Taliban momentum in some of their strongholds

US would have to stay engaged and use its considerable leverage to stop the Afghans from coming to blows again

Wanted militant Abdullah Mahsud rejected the government's warning to surrender by January 15 or face severe military action.