What is needed in Afghanistan is just to work out new strategies which shift the focus from aggression to peace making, including working side-by-side with Afghans in hunting Al Qaeda and dismantling its cells. Engaging the Taliban in strategic peace talks in return for them giving up violence will give Afghans an opportunity to build their country and would be a unique opportunity for NATO to disengage on honorable terms. Therefore, western powers need to declare a cease fire, returning fire only if attacked, scale down military activities against the Taliban and set up a time table for withdrawing coalition forces. (MORE at link above)
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