Captured Taliban Commander Seen As Moderate

from National Public Radio

The captured Taliban commander is more moderate than others in the movement and has been open to negotiations with the Afghan government, Newsweek's South Asia bureau chief says. Ron Moreau says Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar's relationship with Taliban leader Mullah Omar dates back to the Soviet era.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, February 16, 2010