Options for reintegrating Taliban fighters in an Afghan peace process / by Deedee Derksen.

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“April 2019”.
“United States Institute of Peace”—at head of title.

Contents: Introduction—Interim security solutions—Getting the politics right—Military integration—Civilian reintegration—Conclusion.

Summary: “The success of any peace agreement with the Taliban will depend in large part on whether its commanders and fighters can assume roles in Afghan politics, the security forces, or civilian life. Among the lessons from earlier reintegration processes are that patronage is the primary vehicle, pointing to the importance of political reintegration ; that special attention should be paid to low-to mid-level commanders, who could lose out form peace ; and that international supports is critical. Taliban leaders are likely to ask for jobs and influence in the security sector, and other factions will seek to…”—(page [1]).

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