Will the Afghanistan Peace Deal Work?
The much-awaited US-Taliban agreement could finally end the longest U.S. war, but an end to violence is not assured.
Is the U.S. Really Getting Out of Afghanistan?
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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.
Officials Say Gunmen Kill 32 at Ceremony in Afghan Capital
Militants from the Islamic State group have declared war on Afghanistan's Shiites; IS claims responsibility for Friday's attack.
Happy Afghanistan Surrender Day
After nearly two decades, America's longest-running conflict appears to be coming to an end. Even a flawed peace deal is worth celebrating.
U.S., Taliban Sign Deal Aimed at Ending 18-Year Afghanistan War
The agreement could see the withdrawal of all American and allied forces in the next 14 months — but it could also easily unravel.
U.S., Taliban Agree to Terms for Peace Deal, Troop Withdrawal
The planned Feb. 29 signing depends on the success of a week-long nationwide "reduction in violence" agreement.
Esper Says Taliban Deal Is Promising but Not Without Risk
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.
What Is Happening to Assange Will Happen to the Rest of Us
The global security state, which is not bound by the rule of law, will target all who defy it.
2 U.S. Soldiers Killed, 6 Wounded in Afghanistan Insider Attack
A man wearing an Afghan army uniform opens fire with a machine gun. One Afghan soldier is also killed and three injured.
Violent Chaos Is Practically American Foreign Policy
When it comes to wreaking havoc in the Middle East, Donald Trump has more in common with his predecessors than many are willing to admit.
