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After almost two years of massive withdrawal of US/ NATO forces from Afghanistan, the country still remains an important frontline state in the struggle against terrorism. At present, there are more US military forces deployed there than to any other active combat zone (Syria and Iraq), and a panoply of terrorist groups—from the Taliban to Al Qaeda and ISIS—remain intact in Afghanistan. Despite altering various strategies, US has failed to bring peace in Afghanistan. The reason is very simple: US is trying to impose peace in Afghanistan through use of force, which is impossible.

Drone operations are resumed in Afghanistan after Trump. Newly elected US President Donald Trump has also committed to surge troops presence in Afghanistan during telephonic conversation with Afghan President. US Army Gen. Joseph Votel, head of US Central Command also hinted at increase in number of troops in Afghanistan. During a congressional committee hearing Votel stated that, "I do believe it will involve additional forces to make the advise-and-assist mission more effective, adding that the new forces would require developing a new strategy as well.” US continued emphasis on kinetics suggests future US strategy will be largely based on use of force and more boots on ground. This strategy is more likely to fail as it yielded no results in past 16 years.

For Pakistan, peace in Afghanistan has become a pre-requisite for peace and stability in Pakistan largely due to porous border and presence of Pashtuns on both sides of the border. For America, it is just another war, for Pakistan the GWOT has become war of survival due to increased Indian presence in Afghanistan at behest of US. India is using Afghan soil and Afghan government to create turmoil and spread terror inside Pakistan. Hence, for Pakistan formulation of a strategy to bring peace in Afghanistan has become an utmost priority. The closure of border with Afghanistan has yielded positive results but this is not a permanent solution. Closure of border is hampering economic activities in the region which (economic prosperity) is second biggest problem of the region.


Pakistan alongwith China and Russia has renewed efforts for peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan. What has compelled Pakistan and Russia to join hands is apprehensions that the US may not be interested in bringing stability to Afghanistan for its own strategic interests. Newly appointed Pakistan’s ambassador to US Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry has presented a formula for bringing peace in Afghanistan. The formula he presented included five key points: no military solution; better relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan; better border management; repatriation of Afghan refugees; and taking forward the reconciliation process. In a recent briefing to National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister's Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz stated that Pakistan was pursuing a policy of strengthening relations with Afghanistan. He added that a "military solution" to the Afghan conflict was not possible and focused efforts were needed for a politically negotiated settlement to ensure lasting peace. In this regard, Pakistan remained committed to continued efforts for facilitating an Afghan-owned Afghan-led peace process.

The formula presented by Pakistan’s ambassador to US is pre-requisite for peace in Afghanistan. US strategy of more boots on ground has boomeranged in the past. US Department of Defense announced that at least 2,248 members of its military had died in Afghanistan since 2001. The use of force has resulted in more violence in Afghanistan and it has proved counterproductive to Afghan peace. Recent statements by US and Pakistani officials suggests there is stark difference of opinion between the two states for bringing peace in Afghanistan. Being immediate neighbors, terrorism is a common threat. The Afghan government should stop blaming Pakistan for all its problems. Peace in the region must be negotiated by involving all stakeholders. Close cooperation and enhanced intelligence sharing is key to address rising militancy and terror in the region.
 
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Newly appointed Pakistan’s ambassador to US Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry has presented a formula for bringing peace in Afghanistan. The formula he presented included five key points: no military solution; better relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan; better border management; repatriation of Afghan refugees; and taking forward the reconciliation process.
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but problem is that U.S will never implement the key points in order to make sure peace in afghanistan.
but if U.S want to consider these key points then pak & ind should play their role as a mediators between taliban etc and U.S..... peace, trade and presence agreements are required to bring peace, we have already waste billions and 16 years by force as well as faced embarrassment infront of world, now try to make sure influence within a decade by educating afghan people and create jobs opportunities, keep them busy in job 24/7.

i must say USSR was smart enough then U.S, afghans are slow poison and really hard to deal
 
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The solution is simple: To make reconciliation process successful, one needs to take US out of this peace equation. The peace will only come the day the occupied forces leave Afghanistan.
 
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The solution is simple: To make reconciliation process successful, one needs to take US out of this peace equation. The peace will only come the day the occupied forces leave Afghanistan.
be realistic, U.S is not leaving willingly after wasting alot of money, and to be honest the reason is "tethyan magmatic afghanistan".. undiscovered yet.. but try some geological survey at Nangarhar and get some underneath sands/stones for testing, you would have some ans of 16$ millions MOAB
 
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Afghans never put any effort for their countrys peace and stability.fighting with each other and eventually foreign invaders ever since.now they take war as a profitable trade worth fortune so nothings gonna work except keep them pressed into their land with force.
 
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be realistic, U.S is not leaving willingly after wasting alot of money, and to be honest the reason is "tethyan magmatic afghanistan".. undiscovered yet.. but try some geological survey at Nangarhar and get some underneath sands/stones for testing, you would have some ans of 16$ millions MOAB
I know but thats the only solution or one has to divide Afghanistan in two.
 
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US has been trying to encircle China since last couple of decades. They had thought it as an easy thing. However, emergence of Russia and its alliance with China is making things very difficult. Now US is trying to use India against China. They won't be leaving Afghanistan anytime soon. They want to be the sole super-power something which isn't possible now.
 
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Only russia and china can bring the peace there and Pakistan before you do it
Get the fk out indian and usa as well as nato
 
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