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Dealing with the Devil

In Afghanistan, will secret talks with the Taliban lead to danger or a deal? Leslie H. Gelb examines the question.

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There are at least three insurgent groups, and all agree on one overriding short-term goal: the full and immediate withdrawal of U.S. and NATO forces. (Allauddin Khan / AP Photo)

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