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On the recordSeptember 21, 2020
It is not unreasonable to expect that the Taliban that's managed to sustain itself is ultimately going to be in charge in Afghanistan.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Welch suggests the Taliban may take control of Afghanistan due to its resilience.

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