Talibans: discuter ou ne pas discuter, là est la question...

Quelles seront les limites de ces discussions? "The Taliban’s announcement that they plan to open an office in Qatar and possibly begin peace negotiations deserves a close look and a full draught of skepticism.

 This is the same group of militants, led by Mullah Muhammad Omar, that ruled Afghanistan with such medieval brutality, denying women access to an education or health care. It is the same group that gave sanctuary to Al Qaeda before Sept. 11, 2001, and that is still killing NATO troops and terrorizing and murdering the Afghan people.

But if there is even a remote chance of a political settlement — one that does not reimpose the Taliban’s horrors — it must be explored. Tuesday’s announcement was short on specifics, but it did make clear that the militants want to talk to Washington, not Kabul. Early talks with American officials might get things moving. But there can be no deal without full Afghan participation, and the Obama administration should consider appointing an international mediator to bring a broad mix of participants — including Afghanistan’s meddling neighbors — to the table."

 La suite dans le NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/05/opinion/talking-with-the-taliban.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha211