U.S. Envoy Meets With Taliban A Month After Trump Calls Talks 'Dead'

The transcript discusses recent developments in peace talks between the US and the Taliban, highlighting a trust-building meeting in Islamabad. It covers the cancellation of previous talks by President Trump due to violence, and the conditions required for future negotiations. A potential peace agreement could end the 18-year war and allow US troops to leave Afghanistan.

What was the purpose of the meeting that took place in Islamabad?

What did President Trump blame for the cancellation of the peace talks?

What guarantees did the Taliban seek before resuming negotiations?

How long has the war in Afghanistan lasted as mentioned in the text?

What was the outcome expected from a peace agreement between the US and Afghanistan?