If reconciliation fails in Afghanistan, whats Plan-B?

March 10, 2016 22:01

In the aftermath of the collapse of the Taliban government in Afghanistan, Washington has been banking on a peace deal to end the war in the region -- a highly ambitious objective that is a long shot at best.

With several reasons to fear that Washingtons 'Plan A' is likely to fail For the US, betting the farm on an Afghan peace process could amount to a big strategic mistake, argues Michael Kugelman.

The column detailing the complex history of the region and its possible futures can be read in its entirety HERE.

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