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The Taliban Are Still Here to Stay

Don't think the tide is turning with the Marja offensiveā€”even with the capture of the Taliban's top commander. Parag Khanna and Melissa Payson on the years of political jawboning to come.

Parag Khanna
Melissa Payson
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Parag Khanna

Parag Khanna

Melissa Payson

Melissa Payson

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