Western Diplomats' Strategies

This chapter discusses the involvement of Western diplomats in the Afghan war and their strategy to stir the conflict while pushing for negotiations on unfavorable terms with the Russians. It mentions the development of a lobby in Moscow that advocated for ending the war and the Russians' encouragement of the United Nations to facilitate negotiations between different parties. The chapter also highlights the increasing armament of the Afghan militant groups and General Casey's desire for the war to continue.