As Trump, negotiators work toward peace, attacks highlight violent realities

President Donald Trump has made clear his desire to end the U.S. war in Afghanistan. But as his negotiators finalize agreements with the Taliban and the Afghan government, the violent reality of the conflict has shown how delicate or even far-fetched a final deal may be.

While there hasn’t been an effective Afghanistan-based plot on the U.S. by terror groups like al-Qaeda or ISIS for years, the issue of counter terrorism -- what brought American troops to the country nearly 18 years ago -- remains an elusive challenge. To that end, Trump said he wants the U.S. to ultimately keep an intelligence presence in the country.

Led by former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad, the talks have been through eight rounds now and taken about a year. Khalilzad briefed Trump on Friday, along with Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Gen. Joseph Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It’s a sign that Khalilzad and his team are close to a final deal with the militant group -- one that the U.S.

The challenge is that the Taliban has the upper hand in negotiations, knowing well that Trump wants to fulfill a campaign promise to end America’s endless wars and start bringing troops home.

There is NOTHING OUR MILITARY NEEDS TO DO ABOUT CIVIL UNREST!! If the AFGHANS accept that type society let them deal with it!! GET OUR TROOPS OUT OF HARMS WAY!!

No one said it would be easy

How many years, lives, U.S. treasure have been spent before the U.S. realizes what was obvious in the beginning? We will never solve the Middle East problem with U.S. troops. Bring them home!

the dark ages still on

Gannie's looking for $$$

I’m old enough to remember when the GOP Shit all over Obama for even talking about this. Man, times have changed.

Is this the Afghan version of 'trade wars are good and easy to win'?

Very strong leadership from Trump, well done.

And you forget to mention how one of the democrats wanted to go to a middle eastern country, but the trip was planned by a pro-terrorist group. She was ok with these terrorists planning her trip to see her grandmother.

They probably plan these attacks to keep the U.S. money coming

Those ppl have been fighting each other for THOUSANDS of yrs! It will never end! U.S. needs to keep small fast powerful force there that can respond quickly n effectively when needed

Donald Trump loves America less than Bowe Bergdahl.

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