With the US-Taliban deal in place, what are the next policy interventions needed

Regarding the US-Taliban deal, the US withdrawal should be gradual and complete with a structured timeline, while ensuring that the Afghan security forces are capacitated to fill the security gap, in order to avoid a situation similar to the civil war in 1992-96; a situation caused by an immediate stop of Soviet financial resources to the Afghan security sector. [...] This agreement should bear in mind the need for preserving the dignity of the Taliban as this is key component of the tribal societies. [...] Pakistan is a vital stakeholder in the Afghan peace process, and needs to utilize the influence it has over elements within the Afghan Taliban in order support the transformation of the Taliban into a political force. [...] For the promotion of trade and services in the region, the issue must be heavily depoliticized, and the visa regime on both sides of the border should be made more flexible. [...] The US- Taliban deal can be an important step in the right direction, but only the intra-Afghan dialogue holds the key to stabilizing the country.