Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigAug 31, 2019
The 44th president failed in foreign policy and saw a rise in racial tensions: The "Hope and Change" candidate could not deliver. Dig deeper ( 20 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigAug 27, 2019
Washington is finally conceding the country's rural provinces to the Taliban. In truth, it never really controlled them to begin with. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
RAHIM FAIEZ and CARA ANNA / The Associated PressAug 18, 2019
The deadliest attack in the capital this year comes as the U.S. and the Taliban appear to be on the brink of ending America's longest war. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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RAHIM FAIEZ / The Associated PressAug 17, 2019
Fears grow it could be the deadliest attack in Kabul this year as explosives are set off at an event to which more than 1,000 were invited. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigAug 13, 2019
The phony concern for their rights in the wake of a potential U.S. military withdrawal is a canard. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / TruthdigJul 22, 2019
Don’t expect U.S. politicians and generals to accept responsibility for the Mideast mess when they can blame it on Iran. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
KATHY GANNON / The Associated PressJun 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 )
Nick Utzig / Los Angeles Review of BooksJun 7, 2019
The soldier’s ordeal, the authors of a new book contend, offers a glimpse into the dysfunctional, unending prosecution of the longest U.S. war. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Robert Scheer / TruthdigJun 7, 2019
In a raw new interview, recently retired Army Maj. Danny Sjursen opens up about his 18 years as a witness to America's forever wars. Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )
ROBERT BURNS / The Associated PressMay 1, 2019
Officials claim the data—previously used to track America's progress in the conflict—is of little value in fighting the Taliban insurgency. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigApr 30, 2019
The Defense Department is preparing its oldest prisoners at Guantanamo for nursing homes, news the public is likely to greet with a yawn. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigApr 17, 2019
Uncle Sam insists that we fight our enemies abroad or we'll be fighting them at home. It's a deadly lie that's met with collective apathy. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
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