The deadlock in peace talks cannot be overcome unless the two sides are ready to sacrifice their narrow interests.
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Taj Ayubi is an Afghan journalist and writer. He is a senior member of the Peace Mediation Team and former senior Minister Adviser in one of Hamid Kar... zai's governments.
The deadlock in peace talks cannot be overcome unless the two sides are ready to sacrifice their narrow interests.