Voices of Peace in Afghanistan: Dear President Obama

It will not be pretty but we should be trying to get everyone to the table, as we should in Israel/Palestine too.

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Circling the Lion's Den A glance at the conflict in Afghanistan

US policy questioned by academics and researchers The following letter was sent today to the President of the United States by a group of academics, journalists and NGO workers:

we ask you to sanction and support a direct dialogue and negotiation with the Afghan Taliban leadership residing in Pakistan.

discussions about Afghanistan’s political future must include all parties and not just be a quick-fix deal with members of the insurgency.

It is time to implement an alternative strategy that would allow the United States to exit Afghanistan while safeguarding its legitimate security interests. Read more at circlingthelionsden.blogspot.com

 

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