British troops make a deal with the Taliban, Will this result in more dead U.S soldiers?

Question

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,176-2383232,00.html

BRITISH troops battling the Taliban are to withdraw from one of the most dangerous areas of Afghanistan after agreeing a secret deal with the local people.

The deal — and the avoidance of the word ceasefire — allows both sides to disengage without losing face, an important aspect in the Afghan psyche. Polls suggest that 70% of the population are waiting to see whether Nato or the Taliban emerge as the dominant force before they decide which to back.

Answer 1

When you make a deal with the devil, do you ever win?