(Peace) - '..to end fighting in Afghanistan after more than 18 years of conflict.'

'The US and the Taliban have signed a "comprehensive peace agreement" to end fighting in Afghanistan after more than 18 years of conflict.

The US and Nato allies have agreed to withdraw all troops within 14 months if the militants uphold the deal.'

- BBC, Afghan conflict: US and Taliban sign deal to end 18-year war, February 29, 2020



Context '..Positive Peace as a holistic, systemic framework.'

Afghanistan war: US and Afghan Taliban start partial truce - '..winding down American military involvement..'

Veterans groups .. in favor of winding down American military involvement in the Middle East

'..American troop withdrawal from Iraq..'


'America must lead, but mainly by example .. Most importantly, invest the savings to build a secure, dynamic, and prosperous America that others want to emulate.'

'..Cutting the Defense Budget and Reconfiguring the U.S. Military.'

'..[increase] transatlantic and European cooperation .. collaborate and cooperate further ..ensure open competition..'


(Peace) - '..defence forces in nations .. make the .. transformation to non-lethal defence..'