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Taliban Negotiations

President Obama Should Negotiate with the Taliban

William K. Barth | Posted 12.14.2009 | World

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William K. Barth

Negotiating with the Taliban insurgency would benefit US interests in the region because history demonstrates that negotiation cultivates greater political responsibility and moderation within insurgent groups.

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US Officials Start To Negotiate With Taliban

Foreign Policy | Posted 10.09.2009 | World

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In a dramatic shift, some U.S. military and civilian officials in Afghanistan are now trying to negotiate with Afghan Taliban fighters to encourage th...

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Taliban Leaders Report Progress In Secret Talks With The US, Afghanistan

GlobalPost | Posted 07.18.2009 | World

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KABUL -- Moderate leaders of the Taliban say they have quietly and steadily made progress in third-party talks between the active Taliban insurgency a...

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Taliban, Afghan Militants Demand U.S. Pullout During Peace Talks

nytimes.com | DEXTER FILKINS | Posted 06.21.2009 | World

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KABUL, Afghanistan -- Leaders of the Taliban and other armed groups battling the Afghan government are talking to intermediaries about a potential pea...

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Top Taliban Commander Rejects Negotiations With Afghan Government

cbc.ca | CBC News | Posted 01.08.2009 | World

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The Taliban's second-highest ranking commander is playing down reports of proposed negotiations between members of his group and the Afghan government...

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