The American government has practice in negotiating with the Taliban, after all, both sides began talks in Doha three years ago to end the war in Afghanistan.
As is well known, the result was not what the West had imagined, and that is now also reflected in the continuation of the dialogue.
It was probably about human rights, too, but the main issues are different: The Americans want cooperation on security issues (terrorism), the new rulers in Kabul need humanitarian aid.
That is an initial position that should enable a solid quid pro quo.
The process shows that there is still room for influence in the Hindu Kush.
In order to save the honor of German diplomacy, it can be said that in Berlin people always believed in the leverage effect of aid after troops had withdrawn.
However, it is not taking place to support a (halfway) democratic government, but to save a country ruled by Islamists from complete collapse.
Nobody wanted that, but it is the new reality in Afghanistan.
The Europeans should act quickly, they are at least as interested in limited cooperation with the Taliban as the USA, keyword migration.