The Daily A Historic Peace Plan Collapses
Sep 10, 2019
In this insightful discussion, Peter Baker, the Chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, breaks down the collapse of the peace talks between the U.S. and the Taliban. He reveals how a single attack derailed months of negotiations and the internal conflicts within the Trump administration about military withdrawal. Baker also highlights the absence of the Afghan government in critical discussions and examines the complex dynamics of international diplomacy amid ongoing violence. His expert analysis sheds light on the fraught path to peace.
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Peace Deal Debate
- President Trump considered a peace deal with the Taliban.
- Advisors debated the deal, with some supporting it and others opposing it due to the Taliban's past actions.
Differing Opinions
- Trump's advisors disagreed on the peace deal, some citing broken promises and others security concerns.
- Trump wanted to hear different perspectives before making a final decision.
Bush's Demand
- After 9/11, President Bush demanded the Taliban hand over al-Qaeda leaders.
- The Taliban refused, leading to the current conflict.