They are not a reliable counterterrorism partner. So I would instead focus on, No. 1, continuing to apply sanctions pressure to the Taliban until they uphold their commitments under the Doha Agreement to break with terrorists.
Sales emphasizes the need for sanctions on the Taliban for their failure to comply with agreements.
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