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The Great Game in Afghanistan: a 21st Century Update

By Dilip Hiro, TomDispatch Apr 1, 2015 As the chances for peace talks between the government of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and the unbeaten Taliban brighten, the Obama administration finds itself gradually but unmistakably reduced to the status of bystander. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

The Costs of War, the Price of Peace

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Mar 26, 2015 What price would you pay not to kill another human being? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Entirely Predictable: The U.S. Is Leaving Afghanistan Worse Off Than Before

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Nov 7, 2014 Washington—now quietly withdrawing most American troops—has long backed only corrupt and criminal elements in the war-ravaged country. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Missing Women of Afghanistan

By Ann Jones, TomDispatch Oct 30, 2014 On Sept. 29 Ashraf Ghani was sworn in as president of Afghanistan. What he had to say in his inaugural speech about his wife, Rula Ghani, sent his nation's progressive women over the moon. (At right, an Afghan.) Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Abdullah Strengthens Lead in Afghan Presidential Race to 11 Points, Officials Say

Staff / Truthdig Apr 21, 2014 Former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah is leading Ashraf Ghani in Afghanistan's presidential election by 11 percentage points after half of the ballots were counted. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )