Afghanistan

The current level of foreign troops that are deployed inside Afghanistan is at the highest level ever. Nevertheless, the amount of attacks of rebel groups remains high. The upcoming UN conference in Bonn focusses on Afghanistan. According to Oliver Jones and Kirsten Kaufman, key political figures are increasingly aware of the need for a negotiated settlement in Afghanistan. This article examines the prospect for this settlement. The authors argue that a fragile balance of power can be achieved through a lengthy process that weakens the Afghan state.  

Auteur

Oliver Jones en Kirsten Kaufman

Tags

Analyse, Afghanistan, VN, Taliban, Analysis, UN

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