The emerging consensus in Afghanistan is that military action alone will not win the war against the Taliban and a political solution will be necessary.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has reached out to some Taliban leaders. But analysts say the Taliban and the U.S. are not ready for full-scale negotiations — yet.
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