These challenges are deeply interconnected, creating a vortex of instability that not only endangers Afghanistan’s future but also threatens regional and global peace. Such an approach would strengthen regional security, restore America’s moral standing and reaffirm its leadership in peacemaking, aligning with US President Donald Trump’s focus on diplomacy over endless war. The United States has a critical opportunity to lead a values-driven strategy involving diplomacy, sanctions, regional cooperation and moral clarity. A US-led framework for peaceThe US should spearhead a United Nations-backed peace process, rooted in global interests and the harsh realities on the ground. Why it matters for the United StatesReengaging in Afghanistan is not charity — it is a strategic and moral imperative aligned with America’s national interests.