Asia Foundation Releases 2019 Survey of the Afghan People »
...ghanistan: peace talks between the U.S. and the Taliban, as well as the lead-up to the September 28 election, dominated the headlines during the fieldwork period and shaped public perceptions. Although 88% of Afghans support efforts to negotiate with the Taliban, there is serious reluctance to make major concessions such as restrictions on the rights of women or ceding territory. At the same time, 65% say they would vote for a president who would...