Afghanistan has become a byword for conflict. But the past weeks saw extraordinary scenes of Taliban fighters and their usual foe —government security forces — embracing in the streets in a historic, if short, ceasefire. Could it herald something bigger, such as an end to the war? Or will ISIS make that impossible? This week we spoke to Ruchi Kumar,<em> The National's</em> correspondent in Kabul, and asked if the chances of peace have increased. Has anything really changed? Listen to the latest Beyond the Headlines below, and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ae/podcast/beyond-the-headlines/id1256040890?mt=2">subscribe to the series for free on Apple Podcasts</a>. ___ <strong>Read more:</strong>