Five Myths to Dispel About An Afghan Peace by Christopher Kolenda, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Peace in Afghanistan is possible, but first the parties need to let go of five pernicious myths.
- Those serious about peace will immediately stop violence...
- The Afghan government and Taliban need a power-sharing deal…
- Preconditions separate the reconcilable from the irreconcilable…
- Pakistan can force the Taliban to sue for peace…
- The initiative is with the Taliban…