Preface
Summary
Introduction
Ambivalence, convergence and negotiation: Afghan attitudes; role of external actors; Pakistan's ambivalent stance; reintegration vs reconciliation; prospects for and obstacles to agreement
The actors: the core; the Kabul government; inner ring; outer ring
From discussion to negotiation to implementation
Terms of a peace accord: security; governance; terrorism; narcotics; trade and investment; positive and negative assurances
Conclusions and recommendations.