U.S.-Taliban Peace Deal

The U.S.-Taliban Peace Deal, signed in February 2020, aimed to bring an end to America's 18-year military presence in Afghanistan. It outlined a timeline for the Taliban to reduce violence and engage in negotiations with the Afghan government, with the goal of reaching a lasting peace agreement. In return, the U.S. agreed to withdraw troops gradually, contingent on Taliban commitments. The deal was intended to foster stability, but challenges persisted, including ongoing violence and factional disagreements, making the path to peace complex and uncertain.