wall street journal: a permanent peace plan for Afghanistan
José Ramos-Horta says that there is hope for Afghanistan, as millions have shown their faith by turning out for democratic elections.
But, he says, as distasteful as it may seem, achieving a lasting peace plan in Afghanistan will have to involve bringing the Taliban to the negotiating table, and into the political process.
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