Bonn conference could mark formal start of Afghan peace process - Guardian

The 2001 Bonn agreement is seen by many as the root cause of the current Afghanistan conflict. It was a victors peace attended by Washington's Afghan allies, who carved up the post-war status quo between them. - Bonn conference could mark formal start of Afghan peace process --- US in talks with Taliban, says Karzai -- Robert Gates says Taliban contact 'very preliminary' - Afghanistan