Afghanistan and the U.S. May Pursue Peace With the Taliban

Former Taliban fighters line up to handover their Rifles to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan during a reintegration ceremony at the provincial governor’s compound.

Former Taliban fighters line up to handover their Rifles to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan during a reintegration ceremony at the provincial governor’s compound.

After 17 years and several recent setbacks, the Afghan government has proposed a conditional ceasefire with the Taliban. Does the U.S. support this and is there a better option?