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Karzai Discusses Possible Taliban Peace Talks in Afghanistan


Summary: From 1995-2002, the Taliban, an extremist Islamic regime has ruled Afghanistan under harsh pressure. While they ruled, Afghanistan's economic and political stability plummeted and the people suffered greatly. But now, Hamid Karzai's brother claims to have met with former Taliban seniors as a first step towards peace talks. If the Taliban do finally agree to join peace talks, it will be a great relief to the people and the government. However, it still will not be easy to satisfy all of their requirements or incorporate all the extremist groups in the nation.
Analysis: In 2001, the Taliban caused Afghanistan to fall apart. Now, the president is beginning to discuss peace between the people of Afghanistan and the Taliban. This will allow the country to rebuild and once again become stable. Rebuilding the nation requires much work from not only the people but also their alliances. This peace treaty will mean hope for Afghanistan and begin to build again. If the Taliban is at peace, there won't be any reason for Afghanistan to fall apart again. In this situation, the best move for Afghanistan to make is to negotiate with the Taliban and focus on realism rather than idealism. With the Taliban on their side, Afghanistan will be on a road to recovery.


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