Taliban’s obstinance risks a regional war

Once again, the Afghan Taliban have demonstrated their inability to think beyond ideology and grievance. The Istanbul talks, which were expected to mark a diplomatic thaw between Pakistan and Afghanistan, ended in disappointment. The Taliban delegation arrived unprepared, rejected Pakistan’s call for a written commitment to curb cross-border terrorism and dismissed concerns over Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan
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