Why Negotiate With the Taliban?‎ WSJ

Do America and its allies seek enduring stability in Afghanistan or a temporary resolution of the conflict? The current pressure for an Afghan government-led "reconciliation" process with the Taliban is much more likely to lead to the latter. - Why Negotiate With the Taliban?‎

Afghan reconciliation process must respect constitutional order ...‎ UN News
New Pentagon Effort Targets Illicit Wildlife Trade‎ - nytimes