A series of key structural questions linger in the backdrop of the US-Taliban talks
The Taliban was able to a build a narrative around its fight with the US, portraying it as an Afghan struggle against a foreign occupation. The Kabul government led by Ashraf Ghani has disputed this narrative, calling the armed group an illegitimate force that aims to usurp power through the barrel of a gun.
After a 17-year conflict with the United States and Afghan forces, the Taliban is said to be in control of at least 65 percent of all districts in Afghanistan. The continued ascendance of the armed group has been matched by a growing weariness in Washington with regard to the war. On the sidelines of US-Taliban negotiations in Doha, I asked Shaheen if he saw the Afghan government as the legitimate government.
“The US is as focused as we are to bring about a swift end to the conflict. And we are already talking to many Afghan stakeholders including including former President Hamid Karzai,” said Shaheen.that peace would only be possible, if Afghans spoke to themselves. “As we make progress in these negotiations, we will be able to reduce our troop presence and focus on counter-terrorism,” he continued. “We do not know whether we will achieve an agreement -- but we do know that after two decades of war, the hour has come to at least try for peace. And the other side would like to do the same thing, it's time."
“Mullah Baradar’s involvement has made a huge difference,” Shaheen said. “He's not only the co-founder of the Taliban, he is also a spiritual force in the movement.”In Doha, he sat across from the US Afghan envoy Zalmay Khalilzad as the fifth round of talks got underway.
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