Peace process becomes US-Afghan contest

US-led talks have created outlines for a deal with the Taliban, but the Afghan president opposes the direction of travel

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In this article

  • Several steps too far
  • Imposing change
  • President's vulnerabilities
  • Ghani regroups and resists
  • Regional players circle

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