This is my answer to the Q on Quora.
With over one million Afghanistan men women and children killed by the conflict which began in 1979 and has never ended it is the unmistakable conclusion that we owe the people of Afghanistan a Peace.
There are no ifs and buts. America, Russia, China and Pakistan have proven themselves chillingly unwilling to provide the forum and the system to ensure that Peace and the fight against terrorism can co-exist.
It is no good ignoring the Taliban. They are part of the history and are part of the future of Afghanistan.
ISIS are not – they are unwanted guest of both the people of Afghanistan and the Taliban. ISIS cannot continue roam the Middle East trying to find a people onto which to force its mistaken culture of God.
If ISIS want an Islamic State they they should form one with the people not against the will of the people.
However, if America does not peruse a dialogue of co-operation with the Taliban then the result will be an ISIS, Taliban and Al Qaeda trifecta of insurgency which could result in a Terrorist Superpower.
Peace in Afghanistan is long overdue for the People who have endured the longest conflict in modern times.
Are they better off? No.
