A "Remarkable" Afghan Ceasefire
Jun 22, 2018 - Scott DesMarais![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/Afghan%20ALP_USMC%20Image_20120414_0.jpg?itok=SrhEf2YX)
The U.S. and Afghanistan have an opportunity to advance their strategic goal of negotiating an acceptable settlement with the Taliban. Large numbers of rank-and-file militants expressed their support for peace during unprecedented joint celebrations amidst a nationwide ceasefire for Eid al-Fitr on June 15 - 17.