Harsha Kakar All indicators prove that the Afghan peace talks are heading downhill. Every player in the game is seeking goals, different from where they commenced, countering those of the other. The US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, is demanding a ceasefire from the Taliban, prior to further discussion on firm dates of withdrawal. He hopes to bring the Afghan government and the Taliban on the same table which has been refused by the Taliban. Multiple rounds of talks … Continue reading Is India prepared for failed Afghan talks?