This war of words is no laughing matter. The U.S. military is sending more and more troops into Afghanistan, but insists on portraying every mission as an Afghan initiative, despite the fact the ...

Describing My Experiences in Afghanistan—in 6 Words. Defined by limitation, urgent in its economy of language, the six-word story is a useful medium for chronicling individual experiences of war.

In Afghanistan, legitimacy comes more from the just use of power than it does from transparent elections. With that in mind, the United States should move beyond the country's disputed election and ...

The top US general said he is “not using the ‘withdraw’ word right now” in regards to Afghanistan, as US and Taliban negotiators reportedly near a deal that could soon lead to the ...

The latest Al's Book Club pick is “Words in the Dust” by Trent Reedy, a fascinating portrait of Afghanistan through the eyes of one brave girl. Read an excerpt. IE 11 is not supported.

Thanks to Peace, Two Unexpected Words Are Echoing Across Afghanistan's Capital: Luxury Housing KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — In a town that has been through it all and is clawing its way back, a man ...

Afghanistan has suffered from a succession of supposed liberators. The Soviets invaded in 1979 to prop up the Communist government at the time, which had vowed to free Afghans from feudalism ...

Home News Highlights Spotlights Thanks to peace, two unexpected words are echoing across Afghanistan’s capital: Luxury housing. Spotlights. Thanks to peace, two unexpected words are echoing across ...