I am currently in a remote eastern region of Afghanistan. When attending a recent "secret" shura, it appeared as though CF was witnessing an organic, informal Afghan-initiated ANA-led form of "reintegration." Key government, insurgent and ANSF leaders were (unbeknowst to each other) invited by the ANA to attend the shura and discuss key security concerns.

After the meeting, the consensus of attending-members was clear: the "secret" shura was a good idea, and they were willing to participate in ongoing talks held during "secret" shuras. What remains less clear are the motives and intentions of each individual member. and whether this process is indeed a form of "Afghan" reintegration.