The central objective is to cut a deal with the Taliban so that the US and its NATO partners exit the “graveyard of empires” without losing face. This approach – aimed more at withdrawing forces as soon as possible than at ensuring enduring peace and regional stability – is being dressed up as “reconciliation,” with Qatar, Germany, and the United Kingdom getting lead roles in facilitating a settlement.
核心目标就是与塔利班签订协议，这样美国及其北约的盟友就可以撤出“帝国的坟墓”，又不丢面子。这种做法——与其说是为了确保长期和平和地区稳定还不如说是为了部队尽快撤离——披上了“和解”的外衣，卡塔尔、德国和英国在牵头促成协议。