U.S. Set for Taliban Talks as Afghan Military Takes Lead
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The U.S. and the Taliban, deadly foes through 12 years of war in Afghanistan, executed a bit of choreographed diplomacy that sets the stage for initial peace negotiations to begin within days.
Within 24 hours, the plan ran into a first obstacle, as Afghan President Hamid Karzai said his government wouldn’t take part until the peace process is fully led by Afghans.