US deal works for Taliban if not Afghan government

The apparent urgency of removing US forces before November's elections gives the Taliban leeway to fight as well as talk

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  • US rush to exit
  • Complicated next steps
  • Taliban leader exalted
  • Expelling other jihadists
  • Persuasion
  • Eviction

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