“The problems of Afghanistan can only be solved by Afghans themselves.”

— Zalmay Khalilzad

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About Zalmay Khalilzad

Diplomat • American

Zalmay Mamozy Khalilzad is an Afghan-American diplomat and foreign policy expert who has played a significant role in American foreign policy for several decades. He served as the United States Ambassador to...

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