Taliban: The New Masters of the Gray Zone?

Afghanistan
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Negotiations have wrapped up between the U.S. and the Taliban, with both sides citing ‘progress’ but nothing groundbreaking in terms of a settlement.  These are the longest talks of their kind since the conflict began in 2001.

In the aftermath of the negotiations, a diplomatic crisis is growing between Washington and Kabul.  Frustrated at having been shut out of the talks, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his administration have been increasingly vocal in their displeasure toward the U.S. and how negotiations are proceeding.

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