Taliban

Even now, 18 years in, there is no clear way out for the United States. 

The prospect of a revival of talks with the Taliban is persuading no one after two protracted civil wars that have taken up the lives of most Afghans.

Zabulon Simentov has seen it all, and now, like all Afghans, he must embrace a future filled with uncertainty and violence.

A generation of Afghans came of age amid relentless violence. Saturday’s election offers little hope for help.

No matter the outcome, this weekend’s presidential election will likely set back the peace process with the Taliban.

Ordinary Afghans felt excluded from the talks and feared an empowered Taliban.

An abrupt end to a possible deal with the Taliban sticks the United States deeper in the quagmire.

Even as it paints itself as an ally in Afghanistan, the Kremlin is busy undercutting Washington.

The slaying of a local elder foretells the end of peace talks and the renewal of violence in Afghanistan.

Veteran diplomat Ryan Crocker talks about the “catastrophic” plans for a Taliban summit and scant hopes for any enduring peace deal.

A translation of spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid’s warning for the United States.

A generation ago, the Taliban promised to prevent Osama bin Laden from targeting Americans—then came 9/11.

The U.S. envoy is expected to travel to Afghanistan within days to seek approval from President Ashraf Ghani.

The Trump administration’s peace deal for Afghanistan needs a plan for the country’s most looming threat: international terrorists whom both sides oppose.

On the podcast: A new film explores the experience of Australian soldiers in Afghanistan.

Letting the country unravel isn't an exit strategy.

Trump thinks he can get Imran Khan to help as he exits Afghanistan. History suggests otherwise.

A translation of the statement from the Taliban and Afghan officials.