Afghanistan Is Both Stalemate and Quagmire

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Sep 9, 2019 As Donald Trump cancels promising peace talks with Taliban leaders, the U.S. enters the next phase of a conflict with no end in sight. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

We Are Living in the Wreckage of the War on Terror

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Sep 3, 2019 Conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan rage on with no end in sight. Our delusion was believing they were ever rational, winnable or meaningful. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The U.S. Government Doesn’t Care About Afghan Women

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Aug 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 )

Violence, Confusion Surround Afghan Parliamentary Elections

RAHIM FAIEZ, AMIR SHAH and KATHY GANNON / The Associated Press Oct 20, 2018 Saturday's elections suffer from violence and chaos, with attacks killing at least 36 people, and incidences of ballot stuffing and intimidation. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Tragic Anniversary in Afghanistan We Dare Not Acknowledge

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Oct 18, 2018 Americans are still dying for a hopeless cause, while the general population pretends as though the war simply isn't happening. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

3 Top Afghan Officials Killed by Guards, U.S. Official Survives

AMIR SHAH and KATHY GANNON / The Associated Press Oct 18, 2018 A Taliban spokesman says the top target was Gen. Scott Miller, who NATO claims escaped the scene without injury. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Nine Journalists Among Dead in Afghanistan Blasts

RAHIM FAIEZ and AMIR SHAH / The Associated Press Apr 30, 2018 Two Islamic State suicide bombers strike in Kabul, killing 25 people, including reporters and photographers who rushed to the scene of the first attack. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Department of Offense

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Apr 26, 2018 What defense? Offensive war is the new normal for the U.S. military, which has been playing "away games" since 1898 and losing since 1950. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Afghanistan: Mission Impossible

Maj. Danny Sjursen / The Hill Mar 6, 2018 After 16 years of intervention, America has done all it can. More troops won’t "win" us anything 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 )

Bring Home the Troops Now

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Mar 13, 2012 It was clear before Sunday's horrific massacre of civilians that it's past time for the U.S. mission in Afghanistan to end. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

AP: Soldier Accused of Sunday Massacre Was on His 4th Tour

Staff / Truthdig Mar 12, 2012 The American soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians, nine of them children, had already served three tours of duty in Iraq and arrived in Afghanistan for his first tour in December, according to The Associated Press. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )