Khalilzad says Afghan authorities have unexpectedly served US counterterrorism interests
Former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad said the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has been surprisingly beneficial to US counterterrorism interests. The headline presents an assessment rather than a confirmed policy change.
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Why it matters
The assessment could influence debate over whether Washington should engage with Afghanistan's Taliban authorities.
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