Strategic Capture in Afghanistan Leaves Questions About Taliban Structure

As the Marjah offensive progresses, the alleged capture of resistance leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Pakistan has raised questions about the structure of the Taliban and how it would recover from a significant loss of leadership. Judy Woodruff speaks with Afghanistan political experts Seth Jones, Thomas Johnson and Steve Coll.

"The key issue will be negotiating with the key power brokers in the Marjah area," Jones says.

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