US, Taliban to Hold Talks in Doha

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The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

The talks in Doha between US and Taliban delegates do not represent a change in US policy of any kind but rather an attempt to address the egregious human rights abuses committed by the fundamentalist de facto rulers as well as the recent marginalization of Afghan women and girls. It's in the US best interest to engage with the Taliban appropriately to solve these issues.

Establishment-critical narrative

Afghanistan is in a terrible situation facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, so talks are necessary if the situation is to improve, as the main driver of this suffering has been the sanctions and banking restrictions imposed by the US. Given that the Taliban has succeeded in halting violence and preventing another destructive civil war, it's about time for the international community to change its approach.

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