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URL:https://quincyinst.org/events/two-years-of-diplomacy-with-the-taliban/
SUMMARY:Two Years of Diplomacy with the Taliban
DESCRIPTION:Almost two years ago\, the Afghan government and security force
 s collapsed even before the final U.S. soldier left Afghanistan. The decis
 ion to withdraw was part of an agreement between the Trump administration 
 and the Taliban\, following years of diplomatic efforts and months of inte
 nse negotiations. President Biden\, upon taking office\, upheld this commi
 tment instead of choosing renewed conflict with the Taliban. Diplomatic ef
 forts continue under U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas We
 st and U.S. Special Envoy for Afghan Women\, Girls\, and Human Rights Rina
  Amiri\, but there have been no significant breakthroughs for either side.
  The Taliban's main demands include international recognition\, lifting of
  sanctions\, and access to frozen foreign exchange reserves. The U.S. and 
 its partners insist on counterterrorism commitments\, an inclusive governm
 ent\, and restoring rights for women and girls.  What are the U.S.’s int
 erests in Afghanistan two years after withdrawal? How should the U.S. inte
 ract with the Taliban? How can the U.S. engage with Afghans? How can U.S. 
 policymakers balance the desires of the Afghan diaspora with those of Afgh
 ans within the country? Does engagement give the Taliban credibility witho
 ut yielding any benefits\, or is it a necessary step?  Join us for a panel
  that explores these questions and more with Tripp Copeland\, former Forei
 gn Affairs Officer for the Office of the Special Representative for Afghan
 istan Reconciliation in Doha\, Qatar\, Jonathan Schroden\, Director of the
  Center for Naval Analyses’ Countering Threats and Challenges Program\, 
 and Shkula Zadran\, Afghanistan’s 2020 Youth Representative to the Unite
 d Nations. Adam Weinstein\, Deputy Director of the Quincy Institute’s Mi
 ddle East Program\, will moderate.                           
                                Download the full webinar tr
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