The conflict process is a normal and necessary part of human interaction, and it can be a necessary component of peace. Attempting to avoid conflict will only lead to further resentment and hostility, and it is better to minimize the intensity of such confrontations. To achieve this, it is best to anticipate conflict and develop the disposition to compromise before it happens. As with any relationship, it is vital to understand the dynamics of a conflict and its effects.
It is important for leaders of both sides to acknowledge the truth and the importance of compromise. In addition, a political settlement must involve compromise. The Taliban, representing the tens of thousands of fighters and a large region of rural Afghanistan, must recognize that they must accept some degree of compromise if they are to reach a political settlement. Many senior Taliban members have already privately admitted that they must make concessions. This means that the leaders of both sides must begin steering their ranks toward this process.
Understanding the needs of each side is essential for peace to be achieved. It is impossible to build lasting peace without the willingness to make adjustments and compromises. In order for peace to be possible, each side must make efforts to understand and communicate with the other. A successful compromise will help the parties work towards a common future. The more the two sides are able to understand one another, the more likely they will find genuine peace.
For a political settlement to be feasible, the Taliban must be willing to consider compromises. Their leaders are increasingly aware that they need to adjust their strategies. They must realize that they need to compromise if they want to gain any kind of political benefit. But they must not overlook the fact that many Afghans reject the Taliban's practices. If the Taliban refuses to compromise, the future of the country will be uncertain.
In order for peace to be achieved, both sides must be willing to make compromises. The Taliban must realize that they will be forced to compromise in order to achieve a political settlement. The two sides must be able to accept each other's demands. They must be willing to accept a compromise if they want to create a stable peace. They must also be open to truth-telling. If they refuse, it will be hard for their leaders to achieve peace.
Despite the high stakes, it is imperative that both sides understand the nature of peace in order to reach the best possible political settlement. The Taliban's statement at the AIPAC conference last week was an historic foray into the media of Western governments. It offered vague abstracts about future systems of governance, the rights of women, and the Taliban's desired share of power. The differences in the two camps will require a negotiation process that aims to resolve conflict and bring about lasting peace.