A decade ago, a U.S. withdrawal from Iraq opened the door for the Islamic State. Will the withdrawal from Afghanistan do the same for the Taliban?
Tag: Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
Biden Takes Two Paths to Wind Down Iraq and Afghan Wars
The differences in how President Biden has handled the wars offer insight not only into America’s strategic interests, but also in how he views the two conflicts.
After Years as a Battleground, Investment Boom Lifts Iraqi City
Ramadi was the site of some of the fiercest fighting against U.S. troops during the Iraq war, then came a devastating fight with ISIS. Now, it’s emerging as one of Iraq’s most stable cities.
Attacked and Vulnerable, Some Afghans Are Forming Their Own Armies
With U.S. troops leaving, the Taliban advancing, and a steady collapse of security force bases and outposts, the Hazara and other ethnic groups in Afghanistan are raising militias.
A Path of Forgiveness After Unimaginable Loss in Iraq
An engineer’s wife, daughter and other family members were killed in a misguided airstrike by the U.S.-led coalition. But Basim Razzo would rather sow understanding than hatred.
Europe’s Dilemma: Take In ISIS Families, or Leave Them in Syria?
Many countries have resisted allowing the return of families of ISIS members. Security experts say that leaving the women and their children in Syria is a greater risk.
‘Why Do We Deserve to Die?’ Kabul’s Hazaras Bury Their Daughters.
A bomb attack that killed scores of schoolgirls, members of a long-persecuted minority, offered still more evidence that Afghanistan may be on the verge of unraveling.
Bombing Outside Afghan School Kills at Least 50, With Girls as Targets
The attack, which came at the end of a particularly violent week, underlined growing concerns about the American troop withdrawal.
Far-Right French Leader Marine Le Pen Acquitted Over ISIS Tweets
Ms. Le Pen, head of the National Rally, posted graphic pictures in 2015 to protest comparisons between the terrorist group and her party.
Biden Officials Place Hope in Taliban’s Desire for Legitimacy and Money
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and others say the prospect of recognition — and financial aid from the United States — can moderate the militant group. Some call that delusional.