U.S., Taliban Agree to Terms for Peace Deal, Troop Withdrawal

KATHY GANNON and MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Feb 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 )

Esper Says Taliban Deal Is Promising but Not Without Risk

ROBERT BURNS and MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Feb 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 )

With Vote Over, Afghanistan Faces Possible Political Chaos

KATHY GANNON / The Associated Press Sep 29, 2019 A contested result could spark violence as supporters of presidential contestants are heavily armed, with long-standing grudges. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

#NeverForget the War in Afghanistan

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Sep 13, 2019 Donald Trump has killed a deal with the Taliban based on the death of one U.S. soldier. But more will die if troops remain in the longest war. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Large Blast in Afghan Capital Targets International Compound

RAHIM FAIEZ and CARA ANNA / The Associated Press Sep 2, 2019 The blast comes hours after a U.S. envoy briefs the Afghan government on plans for the first 5,000 U.S. troops to leave the country. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump’s Ignorance Touches Off a New Crisis in Kashmir

Zubeida Mustafa / Truthdig Aug 15, 2019 Once again, his aversion to history has led to what could be a blunder of epic proportions. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

U.S., Taliban Open New Talks to End Afghanistan War

KATHY GANNON / The Associated Press Jun 29, 2019 Negotiations resume in Qatar days after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Washington wants an Afghan peace agreement before Sept. 1. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Taliban Is Ascendant as Afghanistan Hangs in the Balance

Zubeida Mustafa / Truthdig Mar 19, 2019 The effects of what happens now in Afghanistan range far beyond the boundaries of that embattled nation. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Peace in Afghanistan Will Come at a Price

Zubeida Mustafa / Truthdig Jan 11, 2019 President Donald Trump has made a bid to end the 17-year war, but he fumbled on at least one major point. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Militant Hideout in Afghan Capital Shows Security Woes

The Associated Press Feb 2, 2018 The revelation that militants were operating in a western district of Kabul follows a recent series of attacks that have killed nearly 200 people and wounded hundreds more. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Pence Vows U.S. Support for War in Afghanistan

KEN THOMAS / The Associated Press Dec 21, 2017 The vice president tells Afghan President Ashraf Ghani that the U.S. is “here to see this through” as they discuss a new American strategy to break the stalemate in the long conflict. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

We Have Failed Afghanistan Again and Again

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jul 30, 2015 In the first half of 2015, violence by both the Taliban and the U.S. has risen sharply, and Islamic State has emerged as a new and dangerous player. Once again, ordinary Afghans are the victims. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )