Afghan talks start despite multiple unresolved issues
Neither side really wanted to come to the negotiating table, but it is the Taliban who have the clearer strategy
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- Both sides dragged to the table
- Contentious points
- Taliban seek government change
- Ending the war
- Deconstructing institutions
- Future US role
- Shifting foreign favours
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