List of Afghanistan articles
![A man is seen in profile standing several yards away from a prison.]()
A man is seen in profile standing several yards away from a prison.
The Biden Administration Is Dangerously Downplaying the Global Terrorism Threat
Today, there are more terror groups in existence, in more countries around the world, and with more territory under their control than ever before.
![A plane full of British citizens and other personnel are evacuated from Kabul by the British Armed Forces on Aug. 21, 2021.]()
A plane full of British citizens and other personnel are evacuated from Kabul by the British Armed Forces on Aug. 21, 2021.
America’s Afghan Allies Are Still Desperate for Help
Tens of thousands of Afghans are stuck in immigration limbo—or still hiding under Taliban rule.
![Afghan men consume drugs on a street in Kabul.]()
Afghan men consume drugs on a street in Kabul.
The Taliban Have a New Drug of Choice
After cornering the market on heroin, they’ve pivoted to a quicker and more profitable alternative.
![Afghan women protest against a new Taliban ban on women accessing university education in Kabul.]()
Afghan women protest against a new Taliban ban on women accessing university education in Kabul.
How the World Can Help Afghan Women Now
Formal recognition of the Taliban is not the answer.
![A child sits with her face in her hands between two women in full burqas at an orphanage in Afghanistan.]()
A child sits with her face in her hands between two women in full burqas at an orphanage in Afghanistan.
‘The Taliban Turned All My Ambitions Into Dust’
Two years after the fall of Kabul, the Taliban continue to raise hell. Here are the tales of the people who have been through it.
![Two Uzbek soldiers, both wearing camouflage and helmets and holding rifles, stand on either side of a metal gate with a stop sign at its center. Behind the fence is a flat field, and farther in the distance are trees and a blue sky.]()
Two Uzbek soldiers, both wearing camouflage and helmets and holding rifles, stand on either side of a metal gate with a stop sign at its center. Behind the fence is a flat field, and farther in the distance are trees and a blue sky.
The Water Wars Are Coming to Central Asia
Things have been bad for decades, but the Taliban threaten to make them worse.
![An Afghan laborer arranges food aid bags provided by an NGO for distribution at a gymnasium in Kabul.]()
An Afghan laborer arranges food aid bags provided by an NGO for distribution at a gymnasium in Kabul.
The Taliban Have ‘Infiltrated’ U.N. Deliveries of Aid
An as-yet-unpublished U.S. government report highlights the importance of aid diversion to Taliban finances.
![Taliban security forces ride horses along the Qargha reservoir on the outskirts of Kabul.]()
Taliban security forces ride horses along the Qargha reservoir on the outskirts of Kabul.
‘The Return of the Taliban’ Makes Sense of Afghanistan’s Misery
The West needs to engage with the rulers of Kabul—and disillusion them.
![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is greeted by members of the U.S. Congress as he arrives to deliver a joint address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.]()
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is greeted by members of the U.S. Congress as he arrives to deliver a joint address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
How Ukraine Can Avoid Afghanistan’s Aid Sinkhole
Rumblings are growing on Capitol Hill about oversight of more than $100 billion in U.S. assistance to Kyiv.
![Taliban fighters stand guard next to weapons on display for media representatives in Kunar province.]()
Taliban fighters stand guard next to weapons on display for media representatives in Kunar province.
The Taliban Are Now Arms Dealers
Terrorists are shopping for left-behind American weapons—and turning them against Washington’s friends around the world.
![People visit a market in Kandahar, ahead of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha.]()
People visit a market in Kandahar, ahead of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha.
Why Sanctions Against the Taliban Aren’t Working
Efforts to punish the government are hurting ordinary Afghans instead.
![A poster at a university in Kabul shows a woman wearing all-black clothes and a black hijab while carrying a purse, books, and a cellphone. The opening of her head scarf is blank, showing a plain white oval instead of her face.]()
A poster at a university in Kabul shows a woman wearing all-black clothes and a black hijab while carrying a purse, books, and a cellphone. The opening of her head scarf is blank, showing a plain white oval instead of her face.
The Taliban’s Hatred of Women Is Fundamental to Their Hold on Power
Waiting for change in Afghanistan is like waiting for Godot.
![New Afghan Air Force pilots attend a class at the air force university in Kabul.]()
New Afghan Air Force pilots attend a class at the air force university in Kabul.
Former Afghan Pilots Remain Grounded, Hunted by Taliban
Afghanistan’s top guns have no easy path to a new life.
![A man sells stickers picturing Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada at market in Kabul.]()
A man sells stickers picturing Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada at market in Kabul.
It’s Time To Recognize the Taliban
The absence of a U.S. diplomatic presence leaves Washington powerless and strengthens the extremists in Kabul.
![Afghan children read the Quran at a madrassa, an Islamic school, in Kandahar, Afghanistan.]()
Afghan children read the Quran at a madrassa, an Islamic school, in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
School Is in for the Taliban’s New Model Army
Extremist curriculum is teaching children how to hate, not how to think.
![Two Afghan women in blue burqas walk past the gated embassy building.]()
Two Afghan women in blue burqas walk past the gated embassy building.
The Islamic State Has a New Target: Russia
The group’s Afghanistan branch is capitalizing on the Russia-Ukraine war to recruit, fundraise, and incite violence.
![Mohammad Arsala Kharoti, the Taliban's deputy minister for refugees, speaks to the media as UNHCR protection chief Gillian Triggs watches at the airport in Kabul on April 30.]()
Mohammad Arsala Kharoti, the Taliban's deputy minister for refugees, speaks to the media as UNHCR protection chief Gillian Triggs watches at the airport in Kabul on April 30.
The Taliban Aim to Divide and Conquer
The U.N. meets this week to decide whether to play by Taliban rules or pull out. Both are bad.
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The Biden Administration Is Dangerously Downplaying the Global Terrorism Threat
Today, there are more terror groups in existence, in more countries around the world, and with more territory under their control than ever before.
America’s Afghan Allies Are Still Desperate for Help
Tens of thousands of Afghans are stuck in immigration limbo—or still hiding under Taliban rule.
The Taliban Have a New Drug of Choice
After cornering the market on heroin, they’ve pivoted to a quicker and more profitable alternative.
How the World Can Help Afghan Women Now
Formal recognition of the Taliban is not the answer.
‘The Taliban Turned All My Ambitions Into Dust’
Two years after the fall of Kabul, the Taliban continue to raise hell. Here are the tales of the people who have been through it.
The Water Wars Are Coming to Central Asia
Things have been bad for decades, but the Taliban threaten to make them worse.
The Taliban Have ‘Infiltrated’ U.N. Deliveries of Aid
An as-yet-unpublished U.S. government report highlights the importance of aid diversion to Taliban finances.
‘The Return of the Taliban’ Makes Sense of Afghanistan’s Misery
The West needs to engage with the rulers of Kabul—and disillusion them.
How Ukraine Can Avoid Afghanistan’s Aid Sinkhole
Rumblings are growing on Capitol Hill about oversight of more than $100 billion in U.S. assistance to Kyiv.
The Taliban Are Now Arms Dealers
Terrorists are shopping for left-behind American weapons—and turning them against Washington’s friends around the world.
Why Sanctions Against the Taliban Aren’t Working
Efforts to punish the government are hurting ordinary Afghans instead.
The Taliban’s Hatred of Women Is Fundamental to Their Hold on Power
Waiting for change in Afghanistan is like waiting for Godot.
Former Afghan Pilots Remain Grounded, Hunted by Taliban
Afghanistan’s top guns have no easy path to a new life.
It’s Time To Recognize the Taliban
The absence of a U.S. diplomatic presence leaves Washington powerless and strengthens the extremists in Kabul.
School Is in for the Taliban’s New Model Army
Extremist curriculum is teaching children how to hate, not how to think.
The Islamic State Has a New Target: Russia
The group’s Afghanistan branch is capitalizing on the Russia-Ukraine war to recruit, fundraise, and incite violence.
The Taliban Aim to Divide and Conquer
The U.N. meets this week to decide whether to play by Taliban rules or pull out. Both are bad.
