In June, the U.S. military is planning to expand campaigns in key Afghanistan provinces, including Kandahar, where more than 90% of the populace prefers peace and reconciliation with the Taliban. An opinion survey funded by the U.S. Army found that 94% of Afghans in Kandahar prefer negotiating with the Taliban instead of attacking them. Eighty-five percent regard the Taliban as their “Afghan brothers,” and 91% want leaders to convene a “Loya Jirga” (grand assembly) to forge a peace agreement with insurgents. The vast majority of locals believe the Taliban will put down their arms and assimilate back into society if offered jobs.