Taliban

Politicians and warlords have benefited from decades of violence. The victims of the country’s endless wars could provide the key to a lasting peace.

Afghan officials are trying to contain a spate of kidnappings and armed robberies that appear designed to bolster public thirst for Taliban-style justice—just ahead of a critical donor meeting.

Despite ongoing peace talks, intensifying Taliban attacks on Afghans across the country are out of control—and threaten the country’s future.

Both Biden and Trump have pledged to pull U.S. troops out of Afghanistan. But the Taliban have a vote, too.

Regardless of who wins next week, Afghans feel neither Trump nor Biden will do anything for Afghanistan—they just hope the next president completes the U.S. withdrawal.

As Afghanistan peace talks drag on, with Washington sending mixed signals on troop withdrawals, the Taliban make a violent bid for a key province.

Nineteen years ago, the United States began its war in Afghanistan. What is it leaving behind?

Media bubbles get a reality check, Sudan toys with Tel Aviv, and the ivory tower comes full circle.

“My hope is with the Taliban,” said one new recruit who has known only war and broken promises.

The militant group mines almost half a billion dollars a year from Afghan soil—and wants more.

Nearly two-thirds of Trump and Biden supporters said they “strongly” or “somewhat” support the peace deal that would get U.S. forces out of Afghanistan next year.

As the United States abandons demands for human rights, young Afghans are embracing free speech the only place they can—on the Internet.

Once considered a regional spoiler, Islamabad’s influence over the Taliban has waned.

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Decision to release 400 Taliban prisoners paves way for negotiations.

Afghanistan's future needs to include more than just those who hold guns. Here’s how to make that happen.

Despite a huge government effort, and some big blows, the Islamic State has shown surprising staying power in eastern Afghanistan.