The attack in central Afghanistan urges both sides to exercise responsibility and build a climate of trust to prevent a collapse in peace negotiations. It therefore would be wise that the Taliban commit to violence reduction and a successful discussion for peace and stability in Afghanistan. Conversely, the Trump administration must keep the Afghan peace away from the US presidential election and avoid making empty promises about troop withdrawal. Khan was pointing at India that has equivocally supported the peace process. While the US should guard the progress on Afghan peace from regional firebrands, the Trump administration must let off the Afghan peace for crass partisan politics, which could undermine the dialogue and breed new conflicts in the distraught country.

Source: The Express Tribune October 26, 2020 03:33 UTC