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Poll: Majority of Afghans back talks with Taliban

Poll: Majority of Afghans back talks with Taliban

Nearly all Afghans want their government to make peace with the Taliban despite their growing dislike for the insurgency, according to a survey funded in part by the U.S. government.

 

Taliban can be 'rolled back,' McChrystal tells House panel

Taliban can be 'rolled back,' McChrystal tells House panel

The top commander in Afghanistan says he could make the case in a year that the insurgency has lost momentum, though the effort will be costly and require 'steadfast commitment.'

Arguing that the next 18 months will be decisive, the top commander in Afghanistan said today that he believes the Taliban could be "rolled back."

 

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