Foriegn Policy: It's Time To Talk To The Taliban. - John Podesta and Stephen Hadley

Over the past two years, the United States has made enormous strides in Afghanistan. The U.S. military has undertaken a devastating campaign against al-Qaida and its affiliates, as well as members of the Taliban in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. - Foriegn Policy: It's Time To Talk To The Taliban.
Taliban's New Political Office Is A 'Game-Changer'