The two weeks since the fall of Kabul have been a scramble for Taliban officials, who are trying to take up the functions of a new government on the eve of its announcement.
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Shifting to Governing, Taliban Will Name Supreme Afghan Leader
Facing immense challenges in a devastated country, and a hard transition from war to administration, the Islamist movement is preparing to name a new, theocratic government.
Ramstein Air Base in Germany Becomes a Refuge for Afghans
About a fifth of all people evacuated from Kabul were brought to Ramstein Air Base in Germany, where they await the next leg of their journey, to the United States.
Will the World Formally Recognize the Taliban?
The extremist group back in charge of Afghanistan has been a pariah to much of the world for its legacy of brutality, and the prospects for greater acceptance remain unclear.
Can Tolo, Afghanistan’s Leading Broadcaster, Survive the Taliban?
Tolo came to prominence with hard-hitting news, raucous reality shows and lurid Turkish soap operas. Now there are ominous signs that a violent media clampdown is underway.
Biden Plays the Long Game on Afghanistan Withdrawal
President Biden is banking on the assumption that he will be remembered for finally extricating the country from the war in Afghanistan, not for how he did it.
The Taliban Celebrate Victory, With a Crisis Looming
With the final U.S. troops gone, triumphant scenes were clouded by the prospect of famine and financial collapse. The Taliban spokesman called for international engagement.
Biden Defends His Decision in Afghanistan
President Biden blamed the Trump administration for negotiating a deal with the Taliban that boxed him in, as he tries to end a difficult episode and return to his domestic agenda.
How Will The US Cope With Taliban Rule?
Its longtime enemy now a fact of life, Washington must choose when to shun or tolerate the group, with all the wrenching trade-offs each policy choice brings.
At Kabul Airport, Last U.S. Soldier Leaves as Taliban Fighters Arrive
Two images marked the end of the nearly 20-year war: a U.S. soldier leaving Kabul’s airport, and Taliban fighters nearby walking in.