2018 Was the Deadliest Year for Afghan Civilians in Recent Record
On the heels of peace talks between the Taliban and U.S. government, a new U.N. report finds increased violence at the hands of ISIS.
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Breaking Down the Complicated Peace Talks Between the U.S. and the Taliban
Negotiations between the two parties are a stark reminder of the challenges in getting an armed movement to embrace the end of violent conflict.
Viewfinder: Afghan Refugees Arrive in Greece
Migrants from Afghanistan arrive on the Greek island of Lesbos on August 6th, 2018, after crossing the Aegean Sea from Turkey on a dinghy.
After 17 Years of Fighting Terror, the U.S. Makes a Disastrous Pivot
Despite the ongoing ascension of non-state armed groups in the Middle East, the U.S. military seems to be pivoting to a power competition against Russia and China.
Afghan Children Face a Perilous Existence in Iran
Afghan children are often forced to work in the black market, where they can be exposed to physical and sexual abuse, drug addiction, and deportation.
An Afghan Variety Show on the Bay
Talk shows, live music, and romantic advice: how a quirky television station helps us understand cultural diasporas.
Field Notes: Treating Shrapnel Wounds in Southern Afghanistan
Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan: In 2015, after Taliban skirmishes in the town of Sangin, Kharim Ahmad, an Afghan civilian, receives treatment from shrapnel wounds and other injuries at an emergency hospital.
We Will Never Know How Many U.S. Troops Are Abroad
With Special Operations Command personnel making up an increasingly large share of troop levels abroad, the government mandate for wartime transparency becomes less binding.
How the Pentagon Repurposes Civilian Casualties as Anti-Terror Propaganda
The American military has released hundreds of videos showing U.S.-led coalition airstrikes. The victims are not always the intended targets.
The War in Afghanistan Might Not Be Effective—but, for Some, It’s Profitable
For certain companies, there's a logic behind the call for more war: money.