afghan war

A U.S. withdrawal has opened the door to a possible political settlement, but success will depend on regional powers and the country’s neighbors.

For Kabul, India is a vital counterbalance to an aggressive neighbor.

In a Kabul clinic, staff struggle to help teenagers drafted by the Taliban.

Rawail Singh believed in a peaceful future for Sikhs like him in his homeland — and died for it.

As U.S. troops draw down, the Afghan military struggles to provide care for its countless wounded soldiers — on the battlefield and at home.

The United States poured millions into education in Afghanistan. Did it do anything?

Some good, if unsurprising, strategic advice.

There's absolutely no reason to close down the path to peace in Afghanistan.

Critics might be surprised by its effectiveness.

In an era when wars never end, America’s definition of peace needs to be defined down.

Trump could succeed where his predecessors haven't: in Afghanistan.

A trip through the country’s beleaguered south reveals demoralized soldiers, corrupt local officials, and sweeping Taliban gains in previously peaceful towns. How did Obama’s “good war” go so wrong?

Billions of dollar the U.S. sent to Afghanistan made it a much more corrupt place.

The watchdog for the Afghan war warns graft there could undermine the entire U.S. effort.

Bowe Bergdahl is to be court-martialed for deserting his post in Afghanistan.

DoD built a $43 million gas station in Afghanistan that no one can use.

And the taking of Kunduz was just a dry run for the eventual attack on Kabul.

Before 9/11 Afghanistan was a forgotten, devastated state. Winning the peace and nation-building will require international support.