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Veterans who once sought ‘hearts and minds’ in Afghanistan must now mend their own

Though such a reversal of fortune may have been predicted in the wake of the total withdrawal of U.S. troops, few anticipated the speed of the Taliban’s route.

2 years ago

Islamic State degraded in Afghanistan, but still poses threat, experts say

There are concerns that in the potential chaos of a post-withdrawal Afghanistan, ISIS “will be able to find additional space to operate.”

2 years ago

Biden says keeping US troops in Afghanistan past this summer ‘makes no sense to me’

All U.S. troops will be out of the country by Sept. 11, the president said.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Veterans Month 2020: Reflecting on Afghanistan

Despite what the skeptics say, there are signs of improvement in Afghanistan, say the authors of this commentary.

By Farid Tavos and Jason Criss Howk

3 years ago

‘Distressingly high’ levels of violence threatens Afghan peace process, says US envoy

A deadly suicide car bombing Sunday came after the Taliban agreed on Friday to halt its attacks in Afghanistan's Helmand province on condition the U.S. stop airstrikes in the area.

3 years ago

After more than 40 years of conflict, Afghans say preventing next war as vital as ending this one

Even if a deal is reached, many Afghans fear that the country’s many factions, including the Taliban, will fight for power if U.S. and NATO troops leave.

3 years ago