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As military tensions between Iran and the U.S. reach threatening levels, some worry Afghani peace talks will falter.
"This vicious cycle will not cease until the United States and Iran reach a harmonious settlement." -Rise to Peace blog
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In our new article, read about the role of #Pakistan in the #AfghanPeaceProcess and why we need both Pakistan and #Afghanistan to cooperate to win peace! #counterterrorism #terrorism #peace #conflictresolution #peacebuilding https://t.co/0AesYsLNkm
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