By Sonali Kolhatkar / TruthdigMar 13, 2020
The much-awaited US-Taliban agreement could finally end the longest U.S. war, but an end to violence is not assured. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMar 6, 2020
President Trump may have surrendered to the Taliban, but as Truthdig columnist Danny Sjursen notes, that may not amount to the end of the conflict. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
TAMEEM AKHGAR / The Associated PressMar 6, 2020
Militants from the Islamic State group have declared war on Afghanistan's Shiites; IS claims responsibility for Friday's attack. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigMar 2, 2020
After nearly two decades, America's longest-running conflict appears to be coming to an end. Even a flawed peace deal is worth celebrating. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
MATTHEW LEE and KATHY GANNON / The Associated PressFeb 29, 2020
The agreement could see the withdrawal of all American and allied forces in the next 14 months — but it could also easily unravel. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
KATHY GANNON and MATTHEW LEE / The Associated PressFeb 21, 2020
The planned Feb. 29 signing depends on the success of a week-long nationwide "reduction in violence" agreement. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
ROBERT BURNS and MATTHEW LEE / The Associated PressFeb 15, 2020
The U.S. defense secretary says a "political agreement' may be the only way forward as details of 7-day "reduction in violence" deal emerge. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigFeb 12, 2020
Donald Trump is attempting to buy Palestine’s unconditional surrender like he would a casino. As Americans, we should all be embarrassed. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Chris Hedges / TruthdigFeb 10, 2020
The global security state, which is not bound by the rule of law, will target all who defy it. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
RAHIM FAIEZ and KATHY GANNON / The Associated PressFeb 8, 2020
A man wearing an Afghan army uniform opens fire with a machine gun. One Afghan soldier is also killed and three injured. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
William Astore / TomDispatchFeb 5, 2020
Trump believes America doesn’t win anymore because we're not ruthless enough, but the truth is much simpler and far less bloody. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigJan 27, 2020
In their zeal to convict the president of high crimes, Democrats refuse to even question our aggressive, reckless policy in Eastern Europe. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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