Afghanistan has gone from being the “good war” that the United States must win to the longstanding burden that, like the British, the Soviets and a series of others, it now seeks to unload.
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Persian Gulf Standoff Starts to Thaw on the Soccer Field
For more than two years, Saudi Arabia and its allies have waged an economic war against Qatar. But some things are more important than politics.
Taliban Peace Talks Cast Uncertainty on Presidential Vote
Afghanistan’s election is weeks away. But with many fearing it could disrupt peace negotiations, there’s doubt that it will be held at all.
The U.S. and the Taliban Are Near a Deal. Here’s What It Could Look Like.
Details of how American troops would withdraw and how a cease-fire would be shaped are among the most crucial issues in the talks’ final stages.
Afghan Talks With Taliban Reflect a Changed Nation
The pain of bloodshed and pride in progress were on display as Afghan officials met with insurgents for face-to-face negotiations.
Taliban and U.S. Start New Round of Talks in Qatar
As fighting intensifies across Afghanistan, American and insurgent envoys — though none from the Afghan government — will discuss a possible troop withdrawal.
U.S. and Taliban Begin Highest-Level Talks Yet on Ending Afghan War
Diplomats began discussing details of an agreement, even as the U.S. was still trying to persuade the insurgents to meet with the Afghan government.
Taliban Deputy Chief Arrives in Qatar for Talks With U.S.
The arrival of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban’s political chief, was the latest sign that talks with Americans had reached a crucial stage.
U.S. and Taliban Make Headway in Talks for Withdrawal From Afghanistan
Negotiators are making headway on an agreement in which the U.S. would withdraw its forces and the Taliban would pledge not to offer a haven to terrorists.