There can be two opinions about this one but the Afghan government is negotiating peace with one of the largest Taliban war lords, Golbuddin Hekmatyar who fought as a mujahedeen during the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan and who now controls the smallest terror faction in the Taliban is proffering cease fire terms.
He does not speak for the entire organization but the fact that he is willing to talk to the government seems to show that Taliban resolve may be on the wane. He is offering terms that are not as harsh as those other terms offered by the Taliban but there is another side to the story.
He is in a very weak position and his willingness to talk may be a last ditch attempt to salvage something for himself before the war ends. He obviously can only speak for himself and not the entire organization.
On the other side of the coin military ring customers, if he ceases to fight and submits to the government the effects of his actions won’t help the Taliban in any way.
I see some brilliance in the governments decision to entertain talks with him because it sends a signal that there is a way out of the war. It also puts the Taliban in the hot seat and puts the ball in their court. It will be interesting to see the consequences of these actions for my operation enduring freedom ring customers.
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