Which Way Forward in Afghanistan?
Elections and a new war strategy raise questions about how the U.S. should continue its eight-year old war
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Within hours of announcing they were ready to talk peace, the Taliban took credit for killing four more Americans and the government of Afghanistan is backing out of agreements. Is the whole process doomed to failure?
Elections and a new war strategy raise questions about how the U.S. should continue its eight-year old war
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